Venus girdle worm [Leodice rubra]
Description
Leodice rubra, or Venus girdle worm, is a marine polychaete worm species in the family Eunicidae. The species is commonly found in the Mediterranean Sea and the Eastern Atlantic Ocean. The Venus girdle worm is notable for its long, slender, ribbon-like body, which is typically a bright reddish color. It is a free-swimming species that can often be seen in shallow water, writhing and twisting in the water column.
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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