Northern Feather Duster [Protula biserialis]
Description
The Northern Feather Duster is a sedentary marine polychaete worm. It is characterized by its tubular, elongated body and feathery gills that extend from the head. The worm lives within a calcareous tube, which it secretes. This species is found in the northern Atlantic Ocean, typically in shallow water on rocky substrates or amongst seaweed.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Sabellida
Sabellida
|
| Family |
Serpulids
Serpulidae
|
| Genus |
Protula
Protula
|