Greenbone Worm [Osedax roseus]
Description
Osedax roseus, also known as the Greenbone Worm, is a species of polychaete worms that feed on the bones of decomposing whale carcasses on the seafloor. Like other Osedax species, the females are much larger than the males. The species is known for its greenish hue, which is unique among the Osedax.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Siboglinids
Siboglinidae
|
| Genus |
Osedax
Osedax
|