Mediterranean mud worm [Amphicteis glaucopis]
Description
The Mediterranean mud worm is found in the Mediterranean Sea and adjacent Atlantic waters. It is a small species, typically around 20mm in length, and is known for its tube-dwelling behavior, making homes in sandy or muddy substrates. It has a long and slender segmented body.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Sabellida
Sabellida
|
| Family |
Ampharetids
Ampharetidae
|
| Genus |
Amphicteis
Amphicteis
|