Striped Leaf Worm [Eulalia tripunctata]
Description
The Striped Leaf Worm is a marine polychaete worm species found in the Atlantic Ocean. It is characterized by its distinct longitudinal stripes and three rows of white spots on its body. It is found in both intertidal and subtidal habitats, often hiding under rocks or in crevices. It is a nocturnal carnivore, primarily feeding on small invertebrates. The Striped Leaf Worm has a segmented body with numerous parapodia for locomotion.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Phyllodocida
Phyllodocida
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| Family |
Sigalionids
Sigalionidae
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| Genus |
Leaf Worms
Pholoe
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