Marine Ringworm [Dinophilus gyrociliatus]
Description
Dinophilus gyrociliatus, commonly known as the Marine Ringworm, is a marine polychaete worm that is found in the Northern Atlantic Ocean. It is about 1.5 millimeters long and has a unique body structure with a head region, a trunk with 12 segments, and a tail region. It has a rapid life cycle and is capable of both sexual and asexual reproduction. The species is distinguished by the presence of two large ciliary rings around its mouth.
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 |
Dinophilus
Dinophilus
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