Atlantic Polychaetes [Polycirrus atlanticus]
Description
The Atlantic Polychaetes, or Polycirrus atlanticus, is a species of marine worm found in the Atlantic Ocean. They are characterized by their soft, pliable bodies and long, feathery tentacles. They dwell in the soft sandy or muddy bottoms of the ocean, often at great depths.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
|
| Family |
Terebellids
Terebellidae
|
| Genus |
Polycirrus
Polycirrus
|