Mediterranean Beach Worm [Scolelepis bonnieri]
Description
Scolelepis bonnieri, also known as the Mediterranean Beach Worm, is a marine polychaete worm native to the Mediterranean Sea. It is characterized by its slender, elongated body and the presence of numerous segments. The species is a tube-dwelling worm that constructs tubes in sandy substrates. It feeds primarily on detritus and small organic particles.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Lumbrinerids
Lumbrineridae
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| Genus |
Scolelepis
Scolelepis
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