| Branchiostoma africae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Subphylum: | Cephalochordata |
| Class: | Leptocardii |
| Family: | Branchiostomatidae |
| Genus: | Branchiostoma |
| Species: | B. africae |
| Binomial name | |
| Branchiostoma africae | |
Branchiostoma africae is a species of lancelets, a subphylum of chordates.[2]
Habitat & distribution
Branchiostoma africae is a marine lancelet, living in coastal waters, buried in sandy or muddy substrates. its habitat is in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, though data is limited.[2]
Description
Branchiostoma africae is a filter feeder, drawing water through its mouth and trapping plankton and organic particles using cilia and mucus. It plays a role in benthic ecosystems by contributing to nutrient cycling and sediment turnover.
References
- "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Branchiostoma africae Hubbs, 1927". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- "Branchiostoma africae (Branchiostoma africae) | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service". www.fws.gov. Retrieved 2025-08-25.