Polydora brevipalpa [Polydora brevipalpa]
Description
Polydora brevipalpa is a species of marine worm that burrows into the shells of various bivalves. It is characterized by its short palps and is typically found in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. This species is often associated with oysters and can be a pest in oyster farms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
|
| Family |
Spionids
Spionidae
|
| Genus |
Polydora
Polydora
|