Calcisabella Spectra [Calcisabella spectra]
Description
Calcisabella spectra is a species of marine micro-organism that belongs to the family of Radiolarians. It is characterized by its unique, ornate, calcium-based skeletal structure. The species typically inhabit the deeper regions of the ocean, where they float freely and feed on detritus and smaller micro-organisms. They exhibit a bioluminescent behavior, which gives them their name 'spectra'.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Terebellida
Terebellida
|
| Family |
Feather Duster Worms
Serpulidae
|
| Genus |
Calcisabella
Calcisabella
|