North Atlantic Worm-shell [Lysidice unicornis]
Description
The North Atlantic Worm-shell is a marine worm species that inhabits the North Atlantic Ocean. It prefers sandy or muddy substrates and exhibits sedentary behavior, creating tubes within the substrate for dwelling. Lysidice unicornis is known for its unique horn-like structure protruding from its head, thus earning the name 'Unicorn Worm-shell'.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
|
| Family |
Eunicids
Eunicidae
|
| Genus |
Lysidice
Lysidice
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