Paramphinome hutchingsae [Paramphinome hutchingsae]
Description
Paramphinome hutchingsae is a species of marine worm in the family Amphinomidae. This species is native to the waters around Australia. It has a segmented, elongated body often with a pink or red hue. It inhabits muddy or sandy substrates, often burrowing during the day and emerging at night. Distinctive features include a large number of bristles and pronounced parapodia on each body segment.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Spionida
Spionida
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| Family |
Scolelepidids
Scolelepididae
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| Genus |
Paramphinome
Paramphinome
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