Manayunkia Speciosa [Manayunkia speciosa]
Description
Manayunkia speciosa is a small, tube-dwelling worm-like annelid. This benthic animal is found in both freshwater and marine environments. It is distinguished by its bilateral symmetry, an elongated and segmented body, and a simple, tubular gut. It plays a significant role in the ecosystem as it provides a source of food for other marine and freshwater species.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Sabellida
Sabellida
|
| Family |
Fabriciids
Fabriciidae
|
| Genus |
Manayunkia
Manayunkia
|