Pseudosyllis bifurcata [Pseudosyllis bifurcata]
Description
Pseudosyllis bifurcata is a small marine worm that is known for its bifurcated parapodia, a feature that gives it the ability to swim. It is commonly found in rock crevices and underneath stones in intertidal zones. It is a scavenger, feeding on dead and decaying matter.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
|
| Family |
Syllids
Syllidae
|
| Genus |
Pseudosyllis
Pseudosyllis
|