Nothria japonica [Nothria japonica]
Description
Nothria japonica is a species of marine worm with no common name. This species is found in the waters around Japan, with a preference for muddy or sandy substrates. It is characterized by its segmented body covered in bristles, similar to other members of its genus. It is a bottom-dwelling species that feeds on detritus and small organisms in the sediment.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Eunicida
Eunicida
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| Family |
Hatchet Worms
Onuphidae
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| Genus |
Nothria
Nothria
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