Scale Worm [Polynoe squamata]
Description
Polynoe squamata, commonly known as the Scale Worm, is a marine bristle worm species. Known for its distinct, overlapping scales, this species inhabits the deep sea, typically residing in cold, dark environments. The Scale Worm is a predatory scavenger, feeding on small invertebrates and detritus on the ocean floor.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Aphroditids
Aphroditidae
|
| Genus |
Polynoe
Polynoe
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