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Mussel worm

Nereis vexillosa

Classification

Nereis vexillosa, the mussel worm, belongs to the phylum Annelida, a group known as the segmented worms. It is generally iridescent green and can reach 30 cm in length. It can be distinguished by the size of the upper ligules on the notopodia of the posterior region of the body.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
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