Inermonephtys nielbrucei [Inermonephtys nielbrucei]
Description
This is a marine species mostly found in the Indo-Pacific region. It is characterized by its slender, elongated body, which is semi-transparent and allows for the visibility of its internal structures. This species has a distinct pair of tentacles on its head and a pair of pinnate branchiae on its first few segments. It displays nocturnal behavior and is often found in sandy substrates.
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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