Golden-haired tube worm [Pectinaria koreni]
Description
The Pectinaria koreni, or the golden-haired tube worm, is a marine worm found in the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea. It lives in a tube in sandy or muddy substrates and is known for its golden setae, or bristle-like structures, which protrude from its head. This worm is a suspension feeder that uses its tentacles to catch plankton and other small particles in the water.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Pectinariids
Pectinariidae
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| Genus |
Pectinaria
Pectinaria
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