Spectacled Paddleworm [Nephtys longosetosa]
Description
Native to the Pacific Ocean, the Spectacled Paddleworm has a pair of distinct, round markings near its head, giving it a 'spectacled' appearance. It is found in sandy or muddy substrates, usually in subtidal or intertidal zones.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Phyllodocida
Phyllodocida
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| Family |
Nephtyids
Nephtyidae
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| Genus |
Nephtys
Nephtys
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