Korean spionid worm [Prionospio koreana]
Description
Prionospio koreana, or the Korean spionid worm, is a marine worm species native to Korean waters. They are found in muddy and sandy substrates. These worms are characterized by their elongated bodies with multiple pairs of branchiae, which are used for respiration and feeding.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
|
| Family |
Spionids
Spionidae
|
| Genus |
Prionospio
Prionospio
|