Chactoptcrus variopedatus is one of the best known polychaete annelids. The construction of the familiar U-shaped tube of this worm was first studied by Enders in 1908. Enders in a later paper (1909) made some observations on feeding in Chactoptcrus but failed to recognize the use of the mucous bag. Complete
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