Baltic clam worm [Marenzelleria neglecta]
Description
The Baltic clam worm, Marenzelleria neglecta, is a polychaete worm found in the Baltic Sea and adjacent areas. It has a long, slender, segmented body with a series of lateral appendages or parapodia. The body color ranges from greenish to reddish-brown. It is a deposit feeder, consuming organic matter from the sediment. Its presence is often associated with disturbed environments and areas impacted by human activities.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Spionida
Spionida
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| Family |
Spionids
Spionidae
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| Genus |
Marenzelleria
Marenzelleria
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