Ornate worm [Diopatra ornata]
Description
Diopatra ornata, also known as the Ornate worm, is a marine species found in the Pacific Ocean. It is recognized by its ornate tube made of sand, shells, and other debris. This species often dwells in coastal waters with mud or sandy substrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Eunicida
Eunicida
|
| Family |
Hatchet Worms
Onuphidae
|
| Genus |
Diopatra
Diopatra
|