Black Sea Worm [Heterocirrus octocirratus]
Description
Heterocirrus octocirratus, commonly referred to as the Black Sea Worm, is a marine species of polychaete worms inhabiting the North Atlantic Ocean. It is characterized by its black, segmented body and eight pairs of cirri, which are long, slender appendages used for locomotion and sensory perception. These worms are primarily found in sandy and muddy substrates. The Black Sea Worm is known to be a deposit feeder, consuming organic particles in the sediment.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Cirratulids
Cirratulidae
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| Genus |
Heterocirrus
Heterocirrus
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