Japanese Ophryotrocha [Ophryotrocha japonica]
Description
Ophryotrocha japonica is a species of marine bristle worm found in the waters around Japan. The species has a pair of long, slender palps and a body that's divided into a number of segments each bearing a pair of parapodia. They are typically found in sandy or muddy substrates and are known for their scavenging habits.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Eunicida
Eunicida
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| Family |
Bobbit worms
Eunicidae
|
| Genus |
Ophryotrocha
Ophryotrocha
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