Japanese Spionid [Grubeospio japonica]
Description
Native to the coastal waters of Japan, this marine worm species thrives in both sandy and muddy sediments. They are known for their ability to tolerate a wide range of salinities, making them a common species in estuaries. They possess a distinctive head region with two pairs of antennae and palps.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Sabellida
Sabellida
|
| Family |
Ampharetids
Ampharetidae
|
| Genus |
Grubeospio
Grubeospio
|