Green-banded broodsac [Autolytus prolifer]
Description
This species is predominantly green in color. It is a worm-like creature that can grow up to 30 mm in length. It is known for its unique reproductive behavior, where offspring are brooded in sacs attached to the parent's body. These offspring are exact clones of the parent. They inhabit various marine environments including the North Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Black Sea.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
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| Family |
Syllids
Syllidae
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| Genus |
Autolytus
Autolytus
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