Deep Sea Bristle Worm [Cyclaspis longicaudata]
Description
The Cyclaspis longicaudata, also known as the Deep Sea Bristle Worm, is a marine species found in the deep sea. This species is characterized by its long tail and has a high number of setae (bristles) which are used for locomotion along the sea floor. It is typically found at depths ranging from 500 to 4000 meters. The exact behavior of this species is not well known due to its deep sea habitat.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Cumaceans
Cumacea
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| Family |
Bodotriidae
Bodotriidae
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| Genus |
Cyclaspis
Cyclaspis
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