Pseudameira vanhoeffeni [Pseudameira vanhoeffeni]
Description
Pseudameira vanhoeffeni inhabits the cold, oceanic waters of the Antarctic. It is a small, segmented worm that burrows into the substrate, favoring muddy or sandy bottoms. This species feeds on organic detritus and microorganisms found in the sediments. It is characterized by its long, slender body and numerous setae, or bristle-like structures, which aid in locomotion.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Harpacticoida
Harpacticoida
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| Family |
Ameiridae
Ameiridae
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| Genus |
Pseudameira
Pseudameira
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