Paramphinome indicus [Paramphinome indicus]
Description
Paramphinome indicus is a species of polychaete worm in the Amphinomidae family. They are primarily found in the Indian Ocean. The body is elongated and divided into numerous segments, each of which has a pair of parapodia for locomotion. The worms have a distinct pair of antennae and a pair of palps on the head. They are omnivorous, feeding on detritus and small organisms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Eunicida
Eunicida
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| Family |
Fireworms
Amphinomidae
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| Genus |
Paramphinome
Paramphinome
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