Gulf Spiochaetopterus [Spiochaetopterus gulfensis]
Description
This marine worm species is specific to the Gulf of Mexico. It has a long, segmented body and is known for its burrowing behavior, often found in muddy or sandy substrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Spionida
Spionida
|
| Family |
Longhorned Bristleworms
Chaetopteridae
|
| Genus |
Spiochaetopterus
Spiochaetopterus
|