Multibranch worm [Prionospio malmgreni]
Description
Prionospio malmgreni, commonly known as the multibranch worm, is a species of marine polychaete worm. They are typically found in shallow marine sediments and are characterized by their slender, elongate bodies. The body is divided into numerous segments, each with a pair of branchiae. The worm is a detritivore, feeding on decaying organic matter sedimented on the sea floor.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Spionids
Spionidae
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| Genus |
Prionospio
Prionospio
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