Red-gilled mud worm [Fabriciola felina]
Description
Fabriciola felina, also known as the red-gilled mud worm, is a species of polychaete worm in the family Sabellidae. It is found in marine environments, typically in soft substrates such as mud or sand. This species has a distinct segmented body with a pair of red gills on each segment. It feeds on detritus and small organisms. It is known to exhibit a burrowing behavior.
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 |
Fabriciola
Fabriciola
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