Arctic tube worm [Leodice arctica]
Description
Leodice arctica, known as the Arctic tube worm, is a marine annelid worm of the family Eunicidae. As its name suggests, it is found in the cold, northern waters of the Arctic Ocean. It is a sedentary species that constructs a tube from mud and sand, in which it lives. The Arctic tube worm extends its tentacles out of the tube to capture food. It is easily recognizable by its bright orange coloration and segmented body.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
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| Family |
Eunicids
Eunicidae
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| Genus |
Leodice
Leodice
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