Rusty Tube Worm [Fustiaria rubescens]
Description
The Rusty Tube Worm, scientifically known as Fustiaria rubescens, is a marine worm species that inhabits the subtidal rocky reefs and depths of the ocean. This species is characterized by a long, cylindrical body enclosed within a tube made of calcium carbonate. It is distinguished by its reddish-brown color, hence the name Rusty Tube Worm. The worm feeds by extending tentacles out of the tube to filter feed on phytoplankton and detritus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Tusk Shells
Scaphopoda
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| Family |
Dentaliidae
Dentaliidae
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| Genus |
Fustiaria
Fustiaria
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