Southern tube worm [Leodice australis]
Description
Leodice australis, or the Southern tube worm, is a marine polychaete worm species in the family Eunicidae, found in the Southern Hemisphere. It is most commonly seen in the waters around Australia and New Zealand. This worm forms a tube in the sediment in which it lives, extending its tentacles out of the tube to capture food. It is known for its unique, bright blue coloration.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
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| Family |
Eunicids
Eunicidae
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| Genus |
Leodice
Leodice
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