American Spionid [Spio setosa]
Description
Also known as the hairy spionid, the American Spionid is a species of marine worm found in the Atlantic Ocean. It has a long, slender body with numerous bristles, hence the name 'setosa' which means bristly. This species is a surface deposit feeder, sifting through sediments to find organic material. It is known to create tube-like structures in the mud where it resides.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Spionids
Spionidae
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| Genus |
Spio
Spio
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