Mediterranean sandworm [Platynereis massiliensis]
Description
The Mediterranean sandworm, Platynereis massiliensis, is a marine polychaete worm species found in the Mediterranean Sea. This species is benthic and usually inhabits sandy or muddy substrates. It is characterized by its elongated segmented body and its parapodia that bear numerous bristles.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
|
| Family |
Nereids
Nereididae
|
| Genus |
Platynereis
Platynereis
|