Ninoe squamosa [Ninoe squamosa]
Description
Ninoe squamosa, a Polychaete worm, is recognized for its distinctive scaly appearance, a characteristic that gives it its name. This species is a benthic organism that inhabits the seafloor in marine environments. It is most active during the night and hides in the sediment during the day.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Eunicida
Eunicida
|
| Family |
Lumbrinerids
Lumbrineridae
|
| Genus |
Ninoe
Ninoe
|