Metavermilia opalinski [Metavermilia opalinski]
Description
The Metavermilia opalinski is a marine worm species belonging to the family Serpulidae. This species was first described by ten Hove in 1975. Like others in its genus, it builds a tube-like structure as its habitat. Metavermilia opalinski is characterized by its distinctly shaped operculum and is often found in subtidal and intertidal environments.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Terebellida
Terebellida
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| Family |
Feather Duster Worms
Serpulidae
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| Genus |
Metavermilia
Metavermilia
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