Ehlersia hirsuta [Ehlersia hirsuta]
Description
Ehlersia hirsuta, a species in the Polychaeta class, is often found in deep-sea habitats. It is characterized by its hairy appearance, a result of numerous long bristles on its parapodia. The species is a detritivore, feeding on decomposing plant and animal materials.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
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| Family |
Syllids
Syllidae
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| Genus |
Ehlersia
Ehlersia
|