Ehlersia cornuta [Ehlersia cornuta]
Description
Ehlersia cornuta is another species from the Polychaeta class. They are often found in sandy or muddy substrates in the ocean. This species is characterized by a pair of long, horn-like protrusions on its head, hence the name 'cornuta'. They are mostly nocturnal, coming out of their burrows at night to feed.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
|
| Family |
Syllids
Syllidae
|
| Genus |
Ehlersia
Ehlersia
|