Galathowenia fragilis [Galathowenia fragilis]
Description
This species is characterized by its long, slender and fragile body. It's a tube-dwelling worm with a crown of feeding tentacles. It can be found in the North Atlantic, especially around the British Isles. It is usually found in soft sediment environments.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Oweniida
Oweniida
|
| Family |
Oweniids
Oweniidae
|
| Genus |
Galathowenia
Galathowenia
|