Mediterranean Spionid [Spio filicornis]
Description
The Mediterranean Spionid is a species of marine worm found in the Mediterranean Sea. It has a long, slender body with a series of feathery appendages, which it uses for respiration and feeding. This species typically dwells in soft sediment and is known for its tube-dwelling behavior. It feeds on organic material found within the sediment.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Spionids
Spionidae
|
| Genus |
Spio
Spio
|