The Arctic Amage [Amage arctica]
Description
The Arctic Amage, or Amage arctica, is a marine bristle worm species that is found primarily in the Arctic Ocean. This species thrives in cold, deep water, often found in depths of up to 200 meters. Its long, segmented body is equipped with bristles, aiding in locomotion. Amage arctica is a detritivore, feeding on organic particles it finds in the sediment.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Sabellida
Sabellida
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| Family |
Ampharetids
Ampharetidae
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| Genus |
Amage
Amage
|