European spiral worm [Dexiospira europaea]
Description
The European spiral worm is native to the coasts of Europe. It has a coiled body shape, with a length typically ranging from 2-5 cm. It inhabits sandy or muddy shallow waters and is known to be a tube-dwelling species.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Terebellida
Terebellida
|
| Family |
Feather Duster Worms
Serpulidae
|
| Genus |
Dexiospira
Dexiospira
|