Southern Smooth Back Worm [Alboglossiphonia hyalina]
Description
The Southern Smooth Back Worm, Alboglossiphonia hyalina, is a marine species known to inhabit sandy and muddy bottoms in shallow, coastal areas. This species has a long, slender body with a somewhat flattened head. Its color varies from greenish to brown, but it is typically translucent, giving it a 'glassy' appearance. This species is known to be quite active and often burrows in the sand.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Leeches
Hirudinea
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| Order |
Arhynchobdellida
Arhynchobdellida
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| Family |
Glossiphoniidae
Glossiphoniidae
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| Genus |
Alboglossiphonia
Alboglossiphonia
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