Pink Tube Worm [Filogranula rosea]
Description
Filogranula rosea, also known as the Pink Tube Worm, is a deep-sea dwelling species. Like other tube worms, it anchors itself to the sea floor and feeds by filter feeding through the use of its feather-like gills. As the name suggests, it is distinguished by its pink coloration.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Sabellida
Sabellida
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| Family |
Serpulids
Serpulidae
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| Genus |
Filogranula
Filogranula
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