Siboglinid worm [Laonice cirrata]
Description
Laonice cirrata is a polychaete worm species in the genus Laonice. This marine species can be found in the deep sea, specifically in the North Atlantic Ocean. It has a long, slender body with numerous segments. Each segment is adorned with small, bristle-like structures called chaetae. It is a detritivore, feeding on organic particles it finds in the sediment.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Aglajoid
Aglajoid
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| Family |
Philinids
Philinidae
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| Genus |
Laonice
Laonice
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