Leptoecia midatlantica [Leptoecia midatlantica]
Description
Leptoecia midatlantica is a deep-sea species associated with the Atlantic’s deeper habitats. For divers, the best “look” at this kind of life comes from deep exploration—where the seafloor hosts understated, delicate creatures adapted to low light and colder, more constant conditions.
Where To See Leptoecia midatlantica
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Annelids
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Bristle Worms
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Errant bristle worms
Errantia
|
| Family |
Eunicid Worms (Reef & Burrowing Polychaetes)
Eunicida
|
| Genus |
Beachworms
Onuphidae
|
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