Lagis australis Worm [Lagis australis]
Description
Lagis australis is a polychaete worm that is native to the southern hemisphere, particularly the waters around Australia and New Zealand. Like other species in the genus Lagis, it is a tube-dweller, constructing tubes from sand and other small particles. This species is characterized by its long, segmented body and numerous tufts of setae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Pectinariids
Pectinariidae
|
| Genus |
Lagis
Lagis
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