The Norwegian Polychaete [Amage auricula]
Description
The Norwegian Polychaete, or Amage auricula, is a marine bristle worm species that inhabits the North Atlantic Ocean. They are typically found in sandy or muddy substrates, often in relatively shallow water. The species is characterized by its segmented body, which is covered in bristles, and its eversible pharynx, equipped with jaws. This species is mostly sedentary, living in tubes it constructs from sand and mucus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Sabellida
Sabellida
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| Family |
Ampharetids
Ampharetidae
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| Genus |
Amage
Amage
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