Atlantic Mudworm [Polycirrus eximius]
Description
The Atlantic Mudworm is native to the North Atlantic Ocean. It's a benthic annelid worm living in the soft sediments of the ocean floor. It's characterized by its numerous, feathery gills that aid in feeding and respiration, and its segmented body.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Terebellida
Terebellida
|
| Family |
Spaghetti Worms
Terebellidae
|
| Genus |
Polycirrus
Polycirrus
|