Giant Palolo Worm [Eunice viridis]
Description
Eunice viridis, or the Giant Palolo worm, is a species of marine worm found in the Indo-Pacific. They are known for their annual swarming events, where they release their reproductive segments into the water. The rest of the year, they are buried in coral reefs or sand. They can reach lengths of up to 1 meter.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
|
| Family |
Eunicids
Eunicidae
|
| Genus |
Eunice
Eunice
|