Segmented marine worm [Trochochaeta minuta]

Segmented marine worm
Description

Trochochaeta minuta is a marine polychaete worm that belongs to the family Trochochaetidae. It's characterized by its small size compared to other species in the genus. It has a segmented, elongated body with a pair of setae on each segment. This benthic species is typically found in soft sediments in marine environments.

Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Polychaetes
Polychaeta
Order Spionida
Spionida
Family Trochochaetids
Trochochaetidae
Genus Trochochaeta
Trochochaeta
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