Yellow Tube Worm [Vermiliopsis labiata]
Description
The Yellow Tube Worm, also known as Vermiliopsis labiata, is a marine polychaete worm that inhabits a calcareous tube. This species is characterized by its yellow color and prominent lip-like structure at the tube entrance. Its habitat ranges from the North Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea, preferring rocky subtidal zones.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Sabellida
Sabellida
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| Family |
Serpulids
Serpulidae
|
| Genus |
Vermiliopsis
Vermiliopsis
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