Mediterranean Lagoon Worm [Drilonereis longa]
Description
Drilonereis longa, commonly known as the Mediterranean Lagoon Worm, is a marine worm species that inhabits the lagoons and coastal waters of the Mediterranean Sea. They are typically found in sandy or muddy substrates. The species is characterized by its elongated body with numerous segments, each bearing a pair of parapodia (appendages). These worms have a distinct coloration, with a bright red dorsal surface and a pale ventral surface.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Eunicida
Eunicida
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| Family |
Scoletids
Oenonidae
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| Genus |
Drilonereis
Drilonereis
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