Webster's Worm [Websterinereis glauca]
Description
Websterinereis glauca, commonly known as Webster's Worm, is a species of polychaete worm found in the shallow waters and intertidal zones of several tropical and subtropical seas. It is recognized by its elongated body divided into many segments, each with a pair of parapodia (locomotive appendages). This species is an active burrower and plays a significant role in bioturbation and sediment dynamics.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Phyllodocida
Phyllodocida
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| Family |
Alciopids
Alciopidae
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| Genus |
Websterinereis
Websterinereis
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