Arctic Parchment Tube Worm [Trichobranchus glacialis]
Description
The Arctic Parchment Tube Worm is a marine species found in the polar regions, specifically in the Arctic Ocean. They are sedentary filter feeders, living in tubes made from mud and their own parchment-like secretions. These worms are characterized by their feathery gills, which they use to filter organic particles out of the water. Their bodies are segmented, with the segments behind the head hosting branchiae that serve both for breathing and catching microorganisms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Trichobranchids
Trichobranchidae
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| Genus |
Trichobranchus
Trichobranchus
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