West African tube worm [Pseudovermilia furcata]
Description
The West African tube worm, or Pseudovermilia furcata, is a species found in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean, specifically along the West African coast. Similar to its relatives, it lives within a calcareous tube and extends its tentacles to feed. It tends to prefer shallow, rocky environments. The species is notable for its forked gills, which are unique among the Pseudovermilia genus.
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 |
Pseudovermilia
Pseudovermilia
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