Pacific bristle worm [Aglaophamus macroura]
Description
The Pacific bristle worm, Aglaophamus macroura, is a marine polychaete worm found in the Pacific Ocean. This species is characterized by its long, slender body with numerous segments, each with a pair of parapodia bearing many bristles. They are usually found in soft sediments and are omnivorous, feeding on detritus and small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Phyllodocida
Phyllodocida
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| Family |
Nephtyids
Nephtyidae
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| Genus |
Aglaophamus
Aglaophamus
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