| Tectidrilus achaetus Erséus & Sang, 1985 | Accepted name (WoRMs) |
| Status | senior synonym, original combination |
| ICZN valid name | Yes |
| Status ref. | MarineSpecies.org, 2050 |
| Comment | |
| Etymology of Generic name | Name derived from a combination of 'tectus' (Latin), i.e., covered, and 'drilus' (Greek), i.e., worm, which means worm covered with foreign particles. |
| Etymology of specific name | 'achaetus', i.e., lacking setae entirely. |