Paraphyllina beauchampi [Paraphyllina beauchampi]
Description
Paraphyllina beauchampi is a species of marine worm belonging to the Phyllodocidae family. It inhabits the Pacific Ocean, specifically the region around Japan. This worm is known for its elongated and slender body, with a length that can reach up to 20 cm. It's characterized by its bright red color and its numerous long, hair-like appendages on each segment of its body. It's a benthic organism, living in the sediment of the ocean floor.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
True Jellyfish
Scyphozoa
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| Order |
Coronate Jellyfish
Coronatae
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| Family |
Net Jellies
Periphyllidae
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| Genus |
Paraphyllina
Paraphyllina
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