Deep-sea sand worm [Laonice weddellia]
Description
This species is known for its deep-sea habitat, being commonly found at depths exceeding 2000 meters in the Southern Ocean. Its elongated body is typically pale in color. It is a benthic species, living within the seafloor sediment where it feeds on organic matter.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Cephalaspidea
Cephalaspidea
|
| Family |
Philinids
Philinidae
|
| Genus |
Laonice
Laonice
|