Poeobius meseres [Poeobius meseres]
Description
Poeobius meseres, also known as the Ringed Polychaete, is a species of polychaete worm found in the deep sea. The species is transparent and ring-shaped, with a diameter of about 1 cm. They are found worldwide and are known to occur in large swarms. This species lacks a true gut and it is believed that they absorb nutrients directly through their body wall.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Scolecida
Scolecida
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| Family |
Flabelligerids
Flabelligeridae
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| Genus |
Poeobius
Poeobius
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