Eulagisca Gigantean(worm)vampirefuuukerRank: #35 animalAdjust content blockingContent Blocking prevnext Prev Next Eulagisca gigantea, a giant polynoid worm also known as an Antarctic scale worm, is a species of marine polychaete worm belonging to the family Polynoidae, the scale worms. This species is found on the seabed in the Southern Ocean.[1] Eulagisca gigantea can grow to a length of 20 cm (8 in) and a width of 10 cm (4 in). It is dorso-ventrally flattened and has 40 segments. The prostomium is oval and the back part is concealed by a nuchal fold.[2] The eversible proboscis bears a pair of large jaws and is about a quarter of the length of the whole organism. The upper surface of the body is concealed by the large paired elytra and each segment bares a pair of paddle-like parapodia at the side which are used for swimming. E. gigantea is a greyish-brown colour.[3] Polynoids are generally considered to be carnivores,[2] and judging by the size of the jaws, this one is a predator, but its diet is unknown, and very little is known about its biology.[3] prevnext +112 -Favorite +Favorite Unblock User's Content Block User's Content Sub/Block Channels animal:UploadUnblockBlockSubUnsubsubs: 94
