Southern Sea Mouse [Lepidonotus caudatus]
Description
The Southern Sea Mouse is a species of marine bristle worm found in the Southern Hemisphere, particularly in the waters around New Zealand. It is characterized by a thick, elongated body covered with brown or tan scales. This species tends to inhabit sandy or muddy sea floors, where it burrows into the substrate to find food, which primarily consists of detritus and small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Aphroditids
Aphroditidae
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| Genus |
Lepidonotus
Lepidonotus
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