Inermonephtys foretmontardoi [Inermonephtys foretmontardoi]
Description
This species, discovered off the coast of New Caledonia, has a transparent, elongated, and vermiform body. It features a pair of tentacles, with a pair of branchiae on the first few segments. It has a preference for deep waters and sandy or muddy substrates. This species is known for its distinct reproductive behavior, which includes the releasing of eggs into the water column.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Phyllodocida
Phyllodocida
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| Family |
Nephtyids
Nephtyidae
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| Genus |
Inermonephtys
Inermonephtys
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