Yellow-grass Linopherus [Linopherus canariensis]
Description
The Yellow-grass Linopherus is a species of marine worm native to the Canary Islands. It is characterized by its pale yellow color, and can be found in sandy, grassy seabeds. The species is nocturnal, often hiding in the sand during the day and emerging to feed on detritus at night.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
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| Family |
Fire Worms
Amphinomidae
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| Genus |
Linopherus
Linopherus
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