Lesser sand eel [Alciopa rostrata]
Description
The Lesser sand eel, Alciopa rostrata, is a marine species known for its slender and elongated body. It is predominantly found in the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. This species spends most of its time buried in sand or mud and feeds on small fish and plankton. The Lesser sand eel is a vital food source for many larger marine species.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Phyllodocida
Phyllodocida
|
| Family |
Alciopids
Alciopidae
|
| Genus |
Alciopa
Alciopa
|