Southern Trunk Worm [Terebellides sepultura]
Description
Terebellides sepultura, known as the Southern Trunk Worm, is a benthic organism that inhabits the Southern Ocean's sandy and muddy bottoms. It can be found at depths from 20 to 500 meters. This polychaete worm possesses a long, cylindrical body with multiple small, branchiated segments. The coloration of this species is generally pale to dark brown.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Trichobranchids
Trichobranchidae
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| Genus |
Terebellides
Terebellides
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