Caribbean Polychaete [Notopygos megalops]
Description
Notopygos megalops, also known as the Caribbean Polychaete, is a marine bristle worm species found in the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea. These worms have a distinct body structure, with multi-segmented bodies equipped with parapodia on each segment. Their diet consists of organic matter, and they are known to be detritus feeders.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
|
| Family |
Fire Worms
Amphinomidae
|
| Genus |
Notopygos
Notopygos
|