Mediterranean Paddleworm [Euclymene vesiculosa]
Description
The Mediterranean Paddleworm is a marine worm species native to the Mediterranean Sea. It is characterized by its segmented body, with paddle-like appendages that aid in locomotion. The species prefers sandy and muddy substrates and is typically found in shallow coastal waters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
|
| Family |
Maldanids
Maldanidae
|
| Genus |
Euclymene
Euclymene
|