About New Marine Worm Species:
Namalycastis solenotognatha:
- Habitat: Ideal conditions for its survival are extreme environments, sulfide-rich, foul-smelling mudflats, and they are mostly found on decomposing mangrove wood and hardened clay.
About Nereis dhritiae:
- Habitat: This species was found living inside wooden dock piles on sandy beaches, which are submerged during times of high tide.
- Significance of Nereidid worms:
- They help maintain coastal health, and they play a major role in nutrient cycling and sediment aeration.
- These species of marine worms were found in areas that were heavily impacted by human activities and subject to pollution.
- These worms can serve as vital bioindicators and help in monitoring coastal health.
