Siboglinum weberi [Siboglinum weberi]
Description
Siboglinum weberi is a deep-sea species found in the Pacific Ocean. This species is characterized by its segmented body and tube-dwelling behavior. It constructs long, thin tubes from surrounding sediment and lives within these structures. Similar to other species in the Siboglinum genus, Siboglinum weberi possesses 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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