Lagis pectinata Worm [Lagis pectinata]
Description
Lagis pectinata is a marine polychaete worm that is found in the Atlantic Ocean. This species is known to inhabit soft substrates where it constructs tubes for dwelling. It has a long, segmented body with numerous setae. The species is named 'pectinata' due to the comb-like arrangement of these setae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
|
| Family |
Pectinariids
Pectinariidae
|
| Genus |
Lagis
Lagis
|