Siboglinum fiordicum [Siboglinum fiordicum]
Description
Siboglinum fiordicum is a marine species found in the deep sea, specifically in the Arctic Ocean. Like other species in the Siboglinum genus, it exhibits tube-dwelling behavior and lives in long, thin, thread-like tubes. Siboglinum fiordicum has a segmented body with a highly specialized feeding apparatus called a tentacular crown, used for filter feeding. This species is known for its ability to withstand extremely low temperatures.
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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