Predatory Scale Worm [Polynoe predatoria]
Description
Polynoe predatoria, known as the Predatory Scale Worm, is a marine species found in deep-sea environments. This species is a known predator, feeding on other polychaetes and small invertebrates. The Predatory Scale Worm has a distinct vibrant coloration, with a pattern of orange and white stripes.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
|
| Family |
Aphroditids
Aphroditidae
|
| Genus |
Polynoe
Polynoe
|