Lacydonia Elongata [Lacydonia elongata]
Description
Lacydonia elongata is a species of polychaetes, or bristle worms, in the family Polynoidae. It is characterized by its elongated body with numerous segments. These worms typically inhabit sandy or muddy substrates in deep-sea environments. They are detritivores, feeding on organic matter present in the substrate.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Phyllodocida
Phyllodocida
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| Family |
Lacydoniids
Lacydoniidae
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| Genus |
Lacydonia
Lacydonia
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