Ragworm [Alitta virens]
Description
Alitta virens, commonly known as the ragworm or sandworm, is a species of polychaete worm in the family Nereididae. It is typically found in marine environments, particularly in the North Atlantic. This species is characterized by its segmented body and parapodia, which enable it to swim. The ragworm is a predator and scavenger, feeding on a variety of organisms. It is also used as bait in fishing due to its strong smell and movement which attracts fish.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
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| Family |
Nereids
Nereididae
|
| Genus |
Alitta
Alitta
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