Leptoecia oxyrhincha [Leptoecia oxyrhincha]
Description
This deep-sea fish is the kind of species divers rarely encounter directly, but it’s a fascinating example of how life adapts to the dark, high-pressure ocean. In the rare chance you’re diving in deep, clear waters, you might spot a slender, streamlined silhouette hovering close to the seafloor or midwater, using its shape to conserve energy.
Where To See Leptoecia oxyrhincha
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Annelids
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Bristle Worms
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Errant bristle worms
Errantia
|
| Family |
Eunicid Worms (Reef & Burrowing Polychaetes)
Eunicida
|
| Genus |
Beachworms
Onuphidae
|
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