Siboglinum ekmani [Siboglinum ekmani]
Description
Siboglinum ekmani is a marine species that belongs to the Siboglinum genus. It resides in the deep sea and is commonly found in the Atlantic Ocean, specifically in the Nordic Seas. This species is known for its tube-dwelling behavior, living in long, thin, thread-like tubes that it constructs from sediment. The Siboglinum ekmani possesses a segmented body with a specialized feeding structure called a tentacular crown, used for filter feeding.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Siboglinids
Siboglinidae
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| Genus |
Siboglinum
Siboglinum
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