Twelve-horned Worm [Dodecaceria fewkesi]
Description
Dodecaceria fewkesi, also known as the twelve-horned worm, is a marine polychaete worm found in the North Pacific Ocean. This species is characterized by its twelve tentacle-like appendages, which it uses for feeding and locomotion. They inhabit sandy or muddy substrates in both intertidal and subtidal zones.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Cirratulids
Cirratulidae
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| Genus |
Dodecaceria
Dodecaceria
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