''Ramisyllis'' is a small genus of
polychaete annelid
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marine worms. Both species are characterised by their branching body plans. Both species are found in shallow water, with ''R. multicaudata'' native to
Darwin Harbour,
Australia
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, and ''R. kingghidorahi'' native to the
Sea of Japan near
Sado Island,
Japan
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.
Species
* ''
Ramisyllis multicaudata''
* ''
Ramisyllis kingghidorahi''
References
Polychaete genera
Bioluminescent annelids
Syllidae
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