Orange Sea Mat [Caulibugula sereniformis]
Description
The Orange Sea Mat, or Caulibugula sereniformis, is a benthic marine species that is generally found in the Mediterranean Sea. It forms colonies on a variety of substrates, including rocks, shells, and algae. The species is distinguished by its orange color and its colonies are often shaped like a fan or a tree. It feeds by filtering microscopic organisms from the water.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
|
| Family |
Cirratulids
Cirratulidae
|
| Genus |
Caulibugula
Caulibugula
|