White Sand Mason Worm [Magelona alleni]
Description
Magelona alleni, commonly known as the White Sand Mason Worm, is a polychaete worm that resides in the sandy seabed. This species is noted for its tubular burrows in the sand. It has a pale body with dark green stripes and tiny bristles along its sides which it uses for movement and feeding.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Spionida
Spionida
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| Family |
Magelonids
Magelonidae
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| Genus |
Magelona
Magelona
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