White tube worm [Filograna implexa]
Description
Filograna implexa, also known as the white tube worm, is a species of marine annelid in the family Serpulidae. It forms a complex of white calcareous tubes on hard substrates, which are often interwoven to form a solid mass. The worm itself has a feathery crown of tentacles which it uses for filter feeding. It is typically found in shallow water, but can occur at depths of up to 30 meters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Trichobranchids
Trichobranchidae
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| Genus |
Filograna
Filograna
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