Japanese bristle worm [Amage japonica]
Description
Amage japonica, also known as the Japanese bristle worm, is a species endemic to the waters around Japan. The species inhabits shallow coastal waters, often burrowing in sandy or muddy substrates. The worm is characterized by a long, segmented body, with each segment bearing a pair of parapodia tipped with setae. It is a detritivore, feeding on organic matter in the sediment.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Terebellida
Terebellida
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| Family |
Ampharetidae
Ampharetidae
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| Genus |
Amage
Amage
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