Onuphis eremita [Onuphis eremita]
Description
Onuphis eremita is a species of marine polychaete worms in the family Onuphidae. It is known for creating long, U-shaped burrows in sandy or muddy substrates. It is a filter feeder, capturing plankton and other small particles from the water column. The body of the worm is cylindrical, segmented and can reach up to 30 cm in length.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Eunicida
Eunicida
|
| Family |
Hatchet Worms
Onuphidae
|
| Genus |
Onuphis
Onuphis
|