Ampharete oculicirrata explained

Ampharete oculicirrata is a sea worm species of the family Ampharetidae first described in June 2019 after its discovery in the West Shetland Shelf Nature Conservation Marine Protected Area. It was discovered by a team of scientists from Joint Nature Conservation Committee and Marine Scotland Science.^[1]

The worm has eyes both on its head and on cirri extending out of its anus and measures between NaNmm in length.^{[2] [3]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Newly-discovered worm has eyes in head and bottom . . 20 June 2019 . 18 June 2019.
2. Web site: Worm with eyes in head and bottom found off Shetland . . 20 June 2019 . 18 June 2019.
3. Web site: Specktor . Brandon . Meet the Scottish Sea Worm with Eyes on Its Butt . ScienceLive . 20 June 2019 . 19 June 2019.