Themiste is a genus of peanut worms. It is the only genus in the family Themistidae.[1]
Members of this family are filter feeders, and have their feeding tentacles arranged in an elaborate crown-like structure. This is in contrast to other sipunculans which are deposit feeders.[2]
The genus contains the following species:[1]
Themiste is a genus of peanut worms. It is the only genus in the family Themistidae.
Members of this family are filter feeders, and have their feeding tentacles arranged in an elaborate crown-like structure. This is in contrast to other sipunculans which are deposit feeders.