Spotless Smooth Back Worm [Alboglossiphonia polynyma]
Description
The Spotless Smooth Back Worm, or Alboglossiphonia polynyma, is a marine species known for its remarkable ability to alter its body shape. It mainly inhabits the intertidal zone and shallow subtidal sediments. It has a long, slender body with a somewhat flattened head. The color varies from greenish to brown, often with a light mid-dorsal stripe. 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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