Gattyana
Gattyana is a genus of marine polychaete worms in the family Phyllodocidae. It was first described by F. E. Schulze in 1900. Species of Gattyana are typically small, slender worms that live in a variety of marine habitats, including intertidal zones, subtidal zones, and deep-sea environments.
Common Names
Gattyana species are not known to have specific common names.
Characteristics
Gattyana worms have a distinctive elongated body with numerous segments. They are typically characterized by:
- A distinct prostomium (head region) with two small antennae and two palps
- A pair of parapodia (appendages) on each segment, each with a dorsal cirrus and a ventral cirrus
- A simple, unbranched pharynx with a pair of jaws
- A simple gut that runs the length of the body
Environments
Gattyana species are found in a variety of marine environments, including:
- Intertidal zones: These are areas of the coastline that are alternately submerged and exposed by the tides.
- Subtidal zones: These are areas of the seabed that are permanently submerged.
- Deep-sea environments: These are areas of the ocean that are below the photic zone (the depth at which sunlight can penetrate).
References
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