Dwarf Pile Worm [Mediomastus californiensis]
Description
The Dwarf Pile Worm, also called Mediomastus californiensis, is a marine species found in the mud from the intertidal zone to depths of 100 meters. It is a deposit feeder, consuming organic material within the sediments. This species is characterized by a segmented body, ranging in color from pink to orange-brown, and possesses a pair of antennae and palps at the anterior end.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Capitellida
Capitellida
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| Family |
Capitellids
Capitellidae
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| Genus |
Mediomastus
Mediomastus
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