Mediterranean Polychaete [Notopygos mediterranea]
Description
Notopygos mediterranea, also known as the Mediterranean Polychaete, is a marine worm species found in the Mediterranean Sea. They are characterized by their segmented bodies, each segment bearing a pair of parapodia. They are detritus feeders, feeding on organic matter. Their unique body structure makes them easily recognizable.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
|
| Family |
Fire Worms
Amphinomidae
|
| Genus |
Notopygos
Notopygos
|