Paramphinome indica [Paramphinome indica]
Description
Paramphinome indica is a species of marine worm native to the Indian Ocean. They are small, elongated, and brightly colored, often taking on a vibrant red or orange hue. This species is typically found in deeper waters and tends to be highly mobile, actively hunting for small prey in the benthic zone. Their bodies are covered with a multitude of bristle-like structures which they use for locomotion and foraging.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
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| Family |
Fire Worms
Amphinomidae
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| Genus |
Paramphinome
Paramphinome
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