North Sea spionid worm [Scolelepis fuliginosa]
Description
Scolelepis fuliginosa, also known as the North Sea spionid worm, is a species of marine polychaete worm native to the North Sea. It is characterized by a long, slender body with many segments and numerous hair-like appendages. The body color is usually pale or translucent, and this species is typically found in sandy and muddy habitats.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Spionids
Spionidae
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| Genus |
Scolelepis
Scolelepis
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