Syllis prolifera [Syllis prolifera]
Description
Syllis prolifera is also known as the 'branching syllid'. Its distinguishing feature is its ability to reproduce asexually by stolonization, where a new individual grows from the body of an existing one. It's found in various habitats, including sandy seafloors and coral reefs, and is known to be a scavenger.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
|
| Family |
Syllids
Syllidae
|
| Genus |
Syllis
Syllis
|