Orange-tipped Scale Worm [Polynoe orstedii]
Description
Polynoe orstedii, also known as the Orange-tipped Scale Worm, is a marine species known for the orange tips on its scales. It is typically found in the North Atlantic Ocean. This species is characterized by its segmented, orange-tipped body and is generally found in muddy substrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Phyllodocida
Phyllodocida
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| Family |
Aphroditids
Aphroditidae
|
| Genus |
Polynoe
Polynoe
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