Deep-sea Parchment Tube Worm [Chaetopterus pergamentaceus]
Description
Chaetopterus pergamentaceus, or the Deep-sea Parchment Tube Worm, is found in the deep sea, often in soft sediment. The worm is known for its ability to withstand the high pressure of deep-sea habitats. It exhibits bioluminescence, a trait not often found in deep-sea species. Similar to its relatives, it's a filter feeder with a segmented body.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Spionida
Spionida
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| Family |
Longhorned Bristleworms
Chaetopteridae
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| Genus |
Chaetopterus
Chaetopterus
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