Boreal Parchment Worm [Trichobranchus borealis]
Description
The Boreal Parchment Worm is a marine worm species that inhabits the northern Atlantic Ocean. It can reach up to 15 cm in length and is commonly found in muddy substrates from the intertidal zone to depths of 600 m. Its body is segmented and covered in fine hair-like structures. It is a suspension feeder, capturing small particles and plankton from the water column.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Terebellida
Terebellida
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| Family |
Trichobranchidae
Trichobranchidae
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| Genus |
Trichobranchus
Trichobranchus
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