Chaetopterus antarcticus [Chaetopterus antarcticus]
Description
Chaetopterus antarcticus is a marine worm species found in the Southern Ocean, around Antarctica. It lives in U-shaped burrows in soft sediments on the ocean floor. It is a filter feeder, using its tentacles to catch plankton and organic particles suspended in the water. It is characterized by its long, segmented body, which is divided into several regions each with specialized functions.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Chaetopterids
Chaetopteridae
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| Genus |
Chaetopterus
Chaetopterus
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