Japanese spionid worm [Prionospio japonica]
Description
Prionospio japonica, or the Japanese spionid worm, is a species of marine polychaete worm. It is found in marine environments, typically in soft substrates such as sand or mud. The worm features several pairs of branchiae and is known to be a filter feeder.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
|
| Family |
Spionids
Spionidae
|
| Genus |
Prionospio
Prionospio
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