Bristle worm traits, phylum

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- Bristle worms are marine creatures belonging to the phylum Annelida.
- They have elongated segmented bodies with bristle-like projections called chaetae on each segment.
- Bristle worms are usually scavengers or predators, feeding on organic material in the ocean.
- Some species of bristle worms are known to be invasive and can cause harm to coral reefs and other marine ecosystems.
- They have well-developed sense organs such as eyes and chemical receptors to detect prey.
- Bristle worms reproduce sexually, with some species also capable of asexual reproduction through fragmentation.