Four-gilled Bomber Worm [Swima tetrica]
Description
The Four-gilled Bomber Worm is a deep sea polychaete worm, closely related to S. bombiviridis. It also has the ability to release bioluminescent 'bombs', although its bombs glow blue in color. This species is typically found at depths of 1700 to 3000 meters. The Four-gilled Bomber Worm has four pairs of gills, which distinguishes it from other species in the genus Swima.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Terebellida
Terebellida
|
| Family |
Acrocirridae
Acrocirridae
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| Genus |
Swima
Swima
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