Asian Tubeworm [Thelepus asiaticus]
Description
Thelepus asiaticus, known as the Asian tubeworm, is found in the waters surrounding Japan and Korea. It is similar in appearance to other Thelepus species, with a segmented body and setae. It has been found in a range of habitats, from sand and mud to rocky substrates, always constructing a tube for protection and feeding.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Terebellids
Terebellidae
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| Genus |
Thelepus
Thelepus
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