Haplosyllis spongicola [Haplosyllis spongicola]
Description
Haplosyllis spongicola is a marine species that is associated with sponges and often found in coral reefs. It is characterized by its slender and elongated body, which can be up to 10 cm long. The body is divided into numerous segments and the color varies from white to yellowish. It feeds on small particles and detritus, which it extracts from the water with the help of its feathery gills. This species is distributed in tropical and subtropical seas worldwide.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
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| Family |
Syllids
Syllidae
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| Genus |
Haplosyllis
Haplosyllis
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