Pseudoaugeneria prehensilis [Pseudoaugeneria prehensilis]
Description
Pseudoaugeneria prehensilis is another species of marine polychaete worm in the family Polynoidae. The species is found in the Western Central Atlantic, specifically around the area of the Bahamas. It is known to inhabit depths of around 500-700 meters. The species is characterized by its prehensile tentacles which it uses for capturing prey and burrowing into the sediment.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Sabellida
Sabellida
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| Family |
Fabriciids
Fabriciidae
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| Genus |
Pseudoaugeneria
Pseudoaugeneria
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