Loimia [Loimia]

Description

Loimia genus members are known for their intricate tube-building capabilities, using sand and shell fragments. They possess a distinct head with tentacles for feeding and a segmented body that assists in locomotion within their tube homes.

Species
Mud Tube Worm
Mud Tube Worm [Loimia medusa]
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Paddle Worm
Paddle Worm [Loimia armandi]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Polychaetes
Polychaeta
Order Aciculata
Aciculata
Family Terebellids
Terebellidae
Statistics
  • Species 2