Antarctic Muddy worm [Owenia antarctica]
Description
A species of annelid worm in the genus Owenia. As the name suggests, it is found in the cold waters of Antarctica. It is a tube-dwelling species, creating burrows in sandy or muddy sea beds. This species has a segmented, elongated body with a retractable 'introvert' head. It feeds on micro-organisms found in the sediment.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
|
| Family |
Oweniids
Oweniidae
|
| Genus |
Owenia
Owenia
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