Southern Fireworm [Eurythoe parvecarunculata]
Description
Eurythoe parvecarunculata, also known as the Southern fireworm, is a species of polychaete worm found in the Southern Hemisphere, particularly in the waters around Australia and New Zealand. This worm is characterized by its reddish-brown body and the presence of white bristles along the sides. It is a nocturnal species and is known to feed on other marine invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
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| Family |
Fire Worms
Amphinomidae
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| Genus |
Eurythoe
Eurythoe
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