Slender Worm [Pseudopolydora antennata]
Description
This marine worm is slender and long, and typically resides in the subtidal zones of tropical and subtropical regions. It inhabits sand or mud substrates, and is typically grey in color. The species is known for its antennae-like appendages, which it uses for movement and feeding.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
|
| Family |
Spionids
Spionidae
|
| Genus |
Pseudopolydora
Pseudopolydora
|