Ninoe villosa [Ninoe villosa]
Description
The Ninoe villosa is a species of marine Polychaete. It features a thick, hairy appearance, hence its name. This species resides in benthic zones of marine environments, and is mostly active at night. It is known for its ability to quickly burrow into the sediment to hide from predators.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Eunicida
Eunicida
|
| Family |
Lumbrinerids
Lumbrineridae
|
| Genus |
Ninoe
Ninoe
|