Dinophilus taeniatus [Dinophilus taeniatus]
Description
Dinophilus taeniatus is a marine polychaete worm species commonly found in the North Atlantic Ocean. It has a unique body structure with a head region, a trunk with 13 segments, and a tail region. The species is notable for its flattened body and long, thin shape. It exhibits both sexual and asexual reproduction. Dinophilus taeniatus is known for its distinct movement patterns, using its cilia for locomotion.
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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