Ornate Polychaete [Notopygos ornata]
Description
The Ornate Polychaete, Notopygos ornata, is a species of marine polychaete worms. They are characterized by their long, slender bodies with multiple segments, each bearing a pair of parapodia. They have a complex bristling pattern, which gives them their ornate appearance. They are typically found in the tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. They are omnivorous, feeding on both plant and animal matter.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
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| Family |
Fire Worms
Amphinomidae
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| Genus |
Notopygos
Notopygos
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