Marine Species: Alentia gelatinosa

(M. Sars, 1835)

Taxonomy Structure

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Annelida
Class: Polychaeta
Order: Phyllodocida
Family: Polynoidae
Genus: Alentia
Species: Alentia gelatinosa

Species Data:

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Description: Body composed of several overlapping dorsal plates, semi-transparent; moves quickly when threatened.
Habitat: Live in areas of sandy soil and can hide under the rocks.
Color: Various colors: orange, brown and white.
Dimensions: Up to 9 cm.
Geographical Distribution: Atlantic Ocean

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