Red tube worm [Filograna elatensis]
Description
Filograna elatensis, known as the red tube worm, is a species of marine annelid worm in the Serpulidae family. It is characterized by its red-coloured tube and tuft of tentacles, which are used for filter feeding. The species is typically found in the Red Sea, where it forms complex, interwoven masses of calcareous tubes on hard substrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Trichobranchids
Trichobranchidae
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| Genus |
Filograna
Filograna
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