Pherusa affinis [Pherusa affinis]
Description
Pherusa affinis is a species of marine worm in the Pilargidae family. It dwells in the marine benthic zone, typically in sandy or muddy sediments. It is characterized by its elongated body, with numerous pairs of parapodia, each equipped with feather-like bristles.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
|
| Family |
Flabelligerids
Flabelligeridae
|
| Genus |
Pherusa
Pherusa
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