Sand Worm [Neanthes arenaceodentata]
Description
Neanthes arenaceodentata, commonly known as the Sand Worm, is a marine polychaete worm that is found in the Atlantic Ocean. The species is known to prefer sandy substrates. It is a deposit feeder, meaning it consumes organic particles in the sediment. It is characterized by the presence of eversible pharyngeal jaws.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
|
| Family |
Nereids
Nereididae
|
| Genus |
Neanthes
Neanthes
|