Sea Centipede [Perinereis linea]
Description
Perinereis linea, also called the Sea Centipede, is a species of polychaete worm that inhabits the coasts of the Pacific Ocean. They are usually found in shallow water and are nocturnal, hiding during the day and coming out at night to feed. They have a segmented body with a pair of parapodia on each segment and a distinct head with sensory antennae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
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| Family |
Nereids
Nereididae
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| Genus |
Perinereis
Perinereis
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