Syllis armillaris [Syllis armillaris]
Description
Syllis armillaris, or the 'beaded syllid', is a small marine worm that usually measures between 2 to 10 cm in length. It is characterized by its elongated, segmented body and darkly colored bands or 'beads' along each segment. It is commonly found in the Mediterranean and Atlantic Ocean.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
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| Family |
Syllids
Syllidae
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| Genus |
Syllis
Syllis
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