Trident worm [Aglaophamus tridentata]
Description
The Trident worm, Aglaophamus tridentata, is another marine worm species commonly found in the Pacific Ocean. It dwells in burrows in sandy or muddy environments. Its body is elongated and segmented with distinct parapodia on each segment. The species is named for its distinct three-pronged prostomium, resembling a trident.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Phyllodocida
Phyllodocida
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| Family |
Nephtyids
Nephtyidae
|
| Genus |
Aglaophamus
Aglaophamus
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