Greenland Worm [Phyllodoce madeirensis]
Description
This species is a marine, non-sessile, burrowing, herbivorous, polychaete worm found in the North Atlantic Ocean, particularly around the Madeira archipelago. It is characterized by its elongated body covered with fine hairs and its bright orange color with blue bands across the body. It typically lives in shallow waters with a muddy or sandy substrate.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Phyllodocida
Phyllodocida
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| Family |
Phyllodocids
Phyllodocidae
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| Genus |
Phyllodoce
Phyllodoce
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