Madeiran Paddleworm [Eteone madeirensis]
Description
The Madeiran Paddleworm (Eteone madeirensis) is a marine bristle worm species found in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean, particularly around the coast of Madeira. This species is characterized by its segmented, elongated body with paddle-shaped parapodia. It is typically found in sandy and muddy sediments in coastal waters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Phyllodocida
Phyllodocida
|
| Family |
Phyllodocids
Phyllodocidae
|
| Genus |
Eteone
Eteone
|