Decorated worm [Diopatra neapolitana]
Description
Diopatra neapolitana, also known as the Decorated worm, is a marine species found in the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. This species is recognized by its tube made of sand, shells, and other debris. It feeds on organic matter and is often found in soft sediments in shallow waters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Eunicida
Eunicida
|
| Family |
Hatchet Worms
Onuphidae
|
| Genus |
Diopatra
Diopatra
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