Webster's Sand Worm [Websterinereis arctica]

Description
Websterinereis arctica, or Webster's Sand Worm, is a marine annelid found primarily in the cold Arctic waters. It inhabits sandy bottoms where it burrows and feeds on detritus and small organisms. This species has a segmented body and large parapodia, which are used for locomotion and feeding. It is known to exhibit an annual reproductive cycle, with peak reproductive activity occurring during the summer months.
Taxonomy
Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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Order |
Phyllodocida
Phyllodocida
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Family |
Alciopids
Alciopidae
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Genus |
Websterinereis
Websterinereis
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