Hawaiian Feather Duster Worm [Sabellastarte sanctijosephi]
Description
Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, the Hawaiian Feather Duster Worm is characterized by its large, feathery gills, which are used for filter feeding and respiration. It has a segmented body and lives inside a parchment-like tube, which it constructs from mucus and sediment. The worm is known for its striking coloration, which typically includes a white body and multicolored gills.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Sabellida
Sabellida
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| Family |
Sabellids
Sabellidae
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| Genus |
Feather Duster Worms
Bispira
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