Atlantic fabric worm [Fabriciola intermedia]
Description
Fabriciola intermedia, commonly known as the Atlantic fabric worm, is another marine polychaete from the Sabellidae family. It is native to the Atlantic Ocean, inhabiting both coastal and deeper waters. It possesses a segmented body with tentacle-like structures. This species is a detritivore, feeding on organic matter found in the sediment. It is characterized by its burrowing and tube-building behavior.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Sabellida
Sabellida
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| Family |
Fabriciids
Fabriciidae
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| Genus |
Fabriciola
Fabriciola
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