Paired-spine Worm [Pseudopolydora paucibranchiata]
Description
This marine worm is characterized by its paired spines and typically resides in the intertidal and subtidal zones. It has a cosmopolitan distribution, often found inhabiting silty or sandy substrates. It is typically yellowish-brown in color, and burrows into sediment, leaving only its tentacles exposed.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Spionids
Spionidae
|
| Genus |
Pseudopolydora
Pseudopolydora
|