Sea Cucumber Worm [Leonnates cucumariae]
Description
The Sea Cucumber Worm is a marine bristle worm that is often associated with sea cucumbers, living in a commensal relationship. It has a long, slender body with numerous segments, each bearing a pair of parapodia and a tuft of bristles. It is typically a reddish-brown color and can be found in various marine habitats, from shallow waters to deep-sea environments. It feeds on organic detritus and small organisms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
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| Family |
Nereids
Nereididae
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| Genus |
Leonnates
Leonnates
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