Yellow Feather Duster [Tomopteris septentrionalis]
Description
Tomopteris septentrionalis, commonly known as Yellow Feather Duster, is a species of marine planktonic polychaetes. It is characterized by its long, slender, and segmented body and yellow bioluminescence, which is rare among marine creatures. This species is found in the Atlantic Ocean, where it feeds on small particles in the water.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Phyllodocida
Phyllodocida
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| Family |
Tomopterids
Tomopteridae
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| Genus |
Tomopteris
Tomopteris
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