Red-tipped Fan Worm [Malacoceros fuliginosus]
Description
The Red-tipped Fan Worm is a marine annelid found in the Pacific Ocean. It is characterized by its red-tipped, feathery appendages that it uses for filter feeding. It similarly creates a tube for dwelling from particles in the sediment. It primarily resides in intertidal zones and is known for its sedentary lifestyle.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Spionids
Spionidae
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| Genus |
Malacoceros
Malacoceros
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