Boccardia polybranchia [Boccardia polybranchia]
Description
This species is found along the Pacific coast of North America. It is characterized by its numerous gills, hence the name 'polybranchia'. It is typically found in the intertidal zone, often in association with shellfish.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Spionida
Spionida
|
| Family |
Spionids
Spionidae
|
| Genus |
Boccardia
Boccardia
|