Sea worm [Acrocirrus cristatus]
Description
This worm is recognized for its distinct, bristle-covered body and the crest-like structure on its head. It inhabits sandy and muddy seabeds, where it burrows and feeds on detritus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Terebellida
Terebellida
|
| Family |
Acrocirridae
Acrocirridae
|
| Genus |
Acrocirrus
Acrocirrus
|