Mediterranean Sea Mouse [Aphrodita hystrix]
Description
The Mediterranean Sea Mouse, Aphrodita hystrix, is a species of polychaete worm found in the Mediterranean Sea. This worm is characterized by its segmented body covered in iridescent setae. It typically inhabits sandy or muddy seabeds at depths of 10 to 30 meters. It is a detritivore, feeding on organic debris.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
|
| Family |
Aphroditids
Aphroditidae
|
| Genus |
Sea Mice
Aphrodita
|