Dinophilus vorticoides [Dinophilus vorticoides]
Description
Dinophilus vorticoides is a species of marine polychaete worm that lives in the North Atlantic Ocean. It has a strikingly unique body structure with a head region, a trunk with 14 segments, and a tail region. This species is known for its ciliary rings, which are used for feeding and locomotion. It is capable of both sexual and asexual reproduction. The species is readily identifiable due to its vorticoid movement pattern.
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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