Polar Paddleworm [Harmothoe lunulata]
Description
The Polar Paddleworm is a species of marine bristle worm found in the Arctic and subarctic waters. This species is characterized by its yellowish-brown segmented body with white, paddle-shaped parapodia. It is known to inhabit sandy or muddy bottoms, often at depths of more than 1000 meters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
|
| Family |
Aphroditids
Aphroditidae
|
| Genus |
Harmothoe
Harmothoe
|