Nicoya Worm [Diplocirrus nicolajseni]
Description
The Nicoya Worm is found in the intertidal and subtidal zones of the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. It is characterized by its reddish-brown color and long, slender body. It lives in burrows and feeds on detritus and small organisms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Terebellida
Terebellida
|
| Family |
Flabelligeridae
Flabelligeridae
|
| Genus |
Diplocirrus
Diplocirrus
|