Green-banded worm [Aeolosoma viride]
Description
Aeolosoma viride, known as the green-banded worm, is a type of small annelid that is typically found in freshwater habitats. It is transparent with a series of green bands along its body. It is a detritivore, feeding on organic matter and algae. It can be found in a variety of environments, from ponds to slow-moving rivers.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Eunicida
Eunicida
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| Family |
Lumbrinerids
Lumbrineridae
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| Genus |
Aeolosoma
Aeolosoma
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