Elegant Worm-snail [Psamathe fusca]
Description
Psamathe fusca, commonly referred to as the Elegant Worm-snail, is a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Psammobiidae. It can be found in the waters of the Western Atlantic Ocean, primarily in the Gulf of Mexico. This species is characterized by a long, slender shell that spirals in a clockwise direction. It has a dark brown color and feeds on detritus and small organisms in the sand.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Hesionids
Hesionidae
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| Genus |
Psamathe
Psamathe
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