Marine worm [Aphelochaeta multibranchiata]
Description
The Aphelochaeta multibranchiata, commonly known as marine worm, is a species of marine polychaete worm found in the waters of the Pacific Ocean, specifically around Japan. This worm is small and slender, typically white or light pink in color. It lives in the sediment of the sea floor, usually at depths of 10-200 meters. It is a deposit feeder, consuming organic particles in the sediment. Aphelochaeta multibranchiata is characterized by its multiple branchiae or gills, which are located on the posterior segments of the body.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Scolecida
Scolecida
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| Family |
Cirratulids
Cirratulidae
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| Genus |
Aphelochaeta
Aphelochaeta
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