Cossura longocirrata [Cossura longocirrata]
Description
Cossura longocirrata is a species of marine annelid worm in the Cossuridae family. This species is endemic to the North Atlantic Ocean. It inhabits the intertidal zone and can be found burrowed in sandy sediments. The body of Cossura longocirrata is slender and long, with a length that can reach up to 2.5 cm. One of the distinguishing features of this species is its long, thin cirri (tentacle-like structures) which are longer than those of other Cossura species.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Cossurids
Cossuridae
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| Genus |
Cossura
Cossura
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