Copper Tube Worm [Fustiaria cuprea]
Description
Fustiaria cuprea, commonly known as the Copper Tube Worm, is a marine worm species found in the intertidal zones of rocky shores. It has a tube-like body covered in a hard, copper-colored exoskeleton made of calcium carbonate, which provides it with protection against predators and harsh environmental conditions. The worm's feeding mechanism involves extending its tentacles to filter feed on organic matter suspended in the water.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Tusk Shells
Scaphopoda
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| Family |
Dentaliidae
Dentaliidae
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| Genus |
Fustiaria
Fustiaria
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