The North Sea Amage [Amage scotica]
Description
Amage scotica, also known as the North Sea Amage, is a species of marine bristle worm found predominantly in the North Sea. This species has a long, slender, and segmented body, covered in short bristles. It has a distinct head with sensory tentacles and a pair of jaws within its eversible pharynx. This species is a detritivore, feeding on organic material found in the sediment.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Sabellida
Sabellida
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| Family |
Ampharetids
Ampharetidae
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| Genus |
Amage
Amage
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