Red-spotted Worm [Euchone analis]
Description
The Red-spotted Worm is a marine species known for its vibrant coloration. It inhabits shallow subtidal zones and is often found in sandy substrates. The species is characterized by its elongated body with a row of red spots on each segment. It is a deposit feeder, consuming organic material from the sediment. Euchone analis is known for its reproductive strategy, where it releases its eggs into the water column where they are fertilized and develop into larvae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Terebellida
Terebellida
|
| Family |
Trichobranchidae
Trichobranchidae
|
| Genus |
Euchone
Euchone
|