Mud worm [Terebella ehlersi]
Description
Terebella ehlersi, often referred to as the mud worm, is a species of marine polychaete worm characterized by their muddy tubes. They inhabit muddy or sandy substrates and construct tubes from mud, sand, and shell fragments. The tubes serve as both a refuge and a trap for food particles. The mud worm is a detritivore, feeding on organic matter found in the substrate.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
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| Family |
Terebellids
Terebellidae
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| Genus |
Terebella
Terebella
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