Southern Worm [Podarke southerni]
Description
Podarke southerni, commonly referred to as the Southern Worm, is a marine species found in the waters of the Southern Hemisphere. These worms are characterized by their slender bodies, which are covered in small bristles. They inhabit a variety of substrates, including sand, mud, and rock.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
|
| Family |
Hesionids
Hesionidae
|
| Genus |
Podarke
Podarke
|