Paddleworm [Autolytus edwardsii]
Description
This species has a length of about 20 mm. They are characterized by their eversible pharynx and two long, ribbon-like tentacles that extend from their head. The body is greenish or brownish with a bright red medial line. They are typically found in shallow waters of the North Atlantic Ocean, often under rocks or in crevices.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
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| Family |
Syllids
Syllidae
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| Genus |
Autolytus
Autolytus
|