Octocoral Bristle Worm [Diplocirrus octobranchus]
Description
Diplocirrus octobranchus, or the Octocoral Bristle Worm, is a marine worm species that exhibits a unique symbiotic relationship with octocorals. It is characterized by its segmented, bristle-covered body and its orange to brown color. Unlike other species in its genus, it is found on octocorals, where it feeds on the detritus and small organisms that collect on the coral.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Flabelligerids
Flabelligeridae
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| Genus |
Diplocirrus
Diplocirrus
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