Marine tube worm [Parafabricia ornata]
Description
Marine tube worms are a species of marine polychaete worms. They are known for their tube-dwelling behavior and ornate, feathery plumes, which they use for respiration and catching food. Their tubes are often found on hard substrates or embedded in soft sediments.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Sabellida
Sabellida
|
| Family |
Fabriciids
Fabriciidae
|
| Genus |
Parafabricia
Parafabricia
|