Capitella minima [Capitella minima]
Description
A marine species of polychaete worm found in the Pacific Ocean, particularly along the coasts of Japan and China. It is a small species, hence the name 'minima', and is usually found in sandy or muddy substrates high in organic matter. It is resilient to low oxygen levels, allowing it to inhabit polluted waters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Capitellida
Capitellida
|
| Family |
Capitellids
Capitellidae
|
| Genus |
Capitella
Capitella
|