Scaled Paddleworm [Harmothoe areolata]
Description
The Scaled Paddleworm is a marine bristle worm species found in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is known for its distinctive overlapping scales (elytra), which are typically black, brown, or dark green. The Scaled Paddleworm primarily dwells in rocky or sandy subtidal habitats.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
|
| Family |
Aphroditids
Aphroditidae
|
| Genus |
Harmothoe
Harmothoe
|