Paddle Worm [Loimia armandi]
Description
Loimia armandi, also known as the Paddle Worm, is a marine worm species found in the Pacific Ocean, specifically around Japan and Korea. It inhabits soft sediments in the subtidal zone. The Paddle Worm is characterized by its paddle-like parapodia, which it uses for locomotion, and its elongated body, which is typically brown in color.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
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| Family |
Terebellids
Terebellidae
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| Genus |
Loimia
Loimia
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