Melinnopsis echinata [Melinnopsis echinata]
Description
Melinnopsis echinata is a species of marine worm from the Melinnidae family. It inhabits soft sediments in the deep sea. It is characterized by its cylindrical body and bristle-like setae. Little is known about its behaviors due to its deep-sea habitat.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Terebellida
Terebellida
|
| Family |
Ampharetidae
Ampharetidae
|
| Genus |
Melinnopsis
Melinnopsis
|