Sea Mouse
Aphrodita aculeata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 37–49 m
- Max size: 20 cm
Despite the name this is a worm, an oval bristleworm whose back is hidden under a felt of fine hairs that shimmer green and gold in the light. It plows through fine sand hunting other animals and scavenging, growing to about 20 centimetres in shallow coastal water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Phyllodocida › Aphroditidae › Aphrodita
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 129840.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sea Mouse live?
- The Sea Mouse (Aphrodita aculeata) is typically found at 37–49 m.
- How big does the Sea Mouse get?
- The Sea Mouse grows to about 20 cm.