Paraphyllina ramosa [Paraphyllina ramosa]
Description
Paraphyllina ramosa is another species of marine worm within the Phyllodocidae family. This species is endemic to the North Atlantic Ocean. Similar to its relative, Paraphyllina ramosa is characterized by its elongated body, but it is generally smaller, reaching up to 15 cm in length. The body of this worm is light pink in color. It is a benthic species, inhabiting the soft 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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