Mediterranean Worm [Podarke pugettensis]
Description
Podarke pugettensis, known as the Mediterranean Worm, is a marine polychaete worm species. It is typically found in the Mediterranean Sea, predominantly in sandy substrates. The species is characterized by its bristle-covered body, with a brownish coloration and long antennae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
|
| Family |
Hesionids
Hesionidae
|
| Genus |
Podarke
Podarke
|