Amphioxus (<I>Branchiostoma lanceolatum</I>) (IMAGE)

Marine Biological Laboratory

Amphioxus (<I>Branchiostoma lanceolatum</I>)

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Amphioxus can grow as long as 2.5 inches and are typically found half-burrowed in sand.

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