Red fan worm [Parafabricia antipatheticola]
Description
Red fan worms are marine sedentary polychaetes of the family Sabellidae. They inhabit deep-water coral reefs and are known for their vibrant red color. They have a unique feeding mechanism, utilizing their fan-shaped tentacles to filter microorganisms from the water.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Sabellida
Sabellida
|
| Family |
Fabriciids
Fabriciidae
|
| Genus |
Parafabricia
Parafabricia
|