Boccardia acus [Boccardia acus]
Description
Boccardia acus is a species of marine worm belonging to the family Spionidae. It is characterized by its long, thin body and its needle-like chaetae. B. acus is a deposit feeder, ingesting sediment and extracting organic matter. It is typically found in muddy or sandy substrates in intertidal and subtidal zones.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
|
| Family |
Spionids
Spionidae
|
| Genus |
Boccardia
Boccardia
|