Jeweled Tube Worm [Amphictene undecima]
Description
Amphictene undecima, commonly known as the Jeweled Tube Worm, is a benthic marine worm species. It is found in sandy and muddy substrates, often in shallow waters. The worm has a distinct, rigid tube constructed from sand and shell fragments, which it uses for protection and camouflage. It is characterized by its crown of tentacles, which it uses for filter feeding. The species is widely distributed in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Terebellida
Terebellida
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| Family |
Ice Cream Cone Worms
Pectinariidae
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| Genus |
Amphictene
Amphictene
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