Palm Tree Worm [Vermiliopsis annulata]
Description
The Palm Tree Worm is a marine species found in the Pacific Ocean. They are known for their distinctive palm tree-like appearance, with a long, tubular body and multiple branches. This species inhabits depths between 20 and 150 meters, attaching itself to hard substrates. Its diet consists of planktonic organisms, which it captures using a crown of tentacles.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Terebellida
Terebellida
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| Family |
Feather Duster Worms
Serpulidae
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| Genus |
Vermiliopsis
Vermiliopsis
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