Southern Spionid [Grubeospio australiensis]
Description
A marine worm species that is found in the southern hemisphere, particularly in Australia. They typically inhabit subtidal zones and estuaries, burrowing into sand or mud. They are characterized by their slender, segmented bodies and by their numerous setae or bristles.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Sabellida
Sabellida
|
| Family |
Ampharetids
Ampharetidae
|
| Genus |
Grubeospio
Grubeospio
|