Polydora cornuta [Polydora cornuta]
Description
Polydora cornuta is a marine worm that burrows into the shells of oysters and other bivalves. They are found in the intertidal and subtidal zones and can tolerate a wide range of salinities. They have a pair of long, coiled palps that extend out of the burrow, which are used for feeding and respiration.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Spionids
Spionidae
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| Genus |
Polydora
Polydora
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