Atlantic Tube Worm [Phyllochaetopterus limicolus]
Description
This marine worm species is predominantly found in the Atlantic Ocean. They are known for their bright red tubes, which are made of sediment and mucus. The worm has a long, slender body with numerous tentacles. They are usually found in colonies on the seafloor, in both shallow and deep waters, where they feed by extending their tentacles to capture food particles from the water.
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 |
Phyllochaetopterus
Phyllochaetopterus
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