Pseudofabricia mytilina [Pseudofabricia mytilina]
Description
Pseudofabricia mytilina, often found in temperate waters, is a marine polychaete worm that is known for its mussels-like appearance. Like other species in its family, P. mytilina builds tubes in the sediment where it resides. It has an elongated, segmented body with a crown of tentacles at one end, which it uses for feeding and breathing. The body color varies with the individual, ranging from pale to dark brown.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Sabellida
Sabellida
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| Family |
Fabriciids
Fabriciidae
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| Genus |
Pseudofabricia
Pseudofabricia
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