Thick Tube Worm [Pygospio anoculata]
Description
The Pygospio anoculata, known as the Thick Tube Worm, can be found in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean. They inhabit sandy and muddy bottoms, where they build tough, parchment-like tubes that are often covered by sand and shell fragments. This species is distinguished by its thick, non-tapering body and the absence of eyes. They are primarily sedentary, feeding on organic particles suspended in the water.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Spionids
Spionidae
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| Genus |
Pygospio
Pygospio
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