California Muddy worm [Owenia californica]
Description
A species of annelid worm in the genus Owenia, found along the coast of California. Like other Owenia species, it is a tube-dwelling worm that lives in sandy or muddy sea beds. The species has a segmented, elongated body and a retractable 'introvert' head. It feeds mainly on micro-organisms found in the sediment.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Oweniids
Oweniidae
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| Genus |
Owenia
Owenia
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