Lemon-yellow Worm [Euchone limnicola]
Description
The Lemon-yellow Worm is an aquatic worm species that belongs to the Sabellidae family. It dwells in soft sediments, particularly in areas with high organic content. It is characterized by a vibrant lemon-yellow color, and a body that is segmented and slightly flattened. It feeds on small particles suspended in the water. Euchone limnicola reproduces sexually, releasing eggs and sperm into the water for external fertilization.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Terebellida
Terebellida
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| Family |
Trichobranchidae
Trichobranchidae
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| Genus |
Euchone
Euchone
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