Slender spionid worm [Prionospio steenstrupi]
Description
Prionospio steenstrupi, also known as the slender spionid worm, is a species of marine polychaete worm. It is characterized by a slender and elongated body with numerous segments, each possessing a pair of branchiae. It is a detritivore, feeding on organic matter found in the sediment.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Spionids
Spionidae
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| Genus |
Prionospio
Prionospio
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