| Halicryptus | |
|---|---|
| Halicryptus spinulosus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Priapulida |
| Class: | Halicryptomorpha |
| Order: | Halicryptomorphida |
| Family: | Halicryptidae |
| Genus: |
Halicryptus von Siebold, 1849 |
Halicryptus is the sole genus of its class of priapulid worms, and grows to great size. It has an important effect on the structure of soft-sediment communities.
This genus contains the following species:
"Halicryptus". Integrated Taxonomic Information System.