Northern worm [Lysidice nordenskjoldi]
Description
The Northern worm is found in the Arctic waters, particularly in the regions of Greenland and Northern Canada. It is a benthic species, living in the soft sediments of shallow coastal areas. It is characterized by its pale pinkish or brownish color and the presence of 18 pairs of gills on its segmented body.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Eunicida
Eunicida
|
| Family |
Bobbit worms
Eunicidae
|
| Genus |
Lysidice
Lysidice
|