Red-Gilled Mudworm [Amphitrite rubra]
Description
Amphitrite rubra, also known as the Red-Gilled Mudworm, is a marine polychaete worm species found in the Pacific Ocean along the coasts of North America. This worm is known for its bright red gills and typically inhabits mudflats and burrows in muddy or sandy sediments. The worm is a deposit feeder and primarily feeds on organic material found in the sediment.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
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| Family |
Terebellids
Terebellidae
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| Genus |
Amphitrite
Amphitrite
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