How deep does the Polychaete live?

The Polychaete (Heteromastus filiformis) is typically found at 0–237 m.

How big does the Polychaete get?

The Polychaete grows to about 10 cm.

Polychaete

Heteromastus filiformis

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–237 m
Max size: 10 cm

A slender threadlike worm of muddy and sandy coasts, it burrows up to fifteen centimetres down and feeds head first on buried sediment, swallowing grains to digest the organic matter inside. It grows to about ten centimetres and lives in sheltered, fine grained bottoms.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Capitellidae › Heteromastus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 129884.

FAQ

How deep does the Polychaete live?: The Polychaete (Heteromastus filiformis) is typically found at 0–237 m.
How big does the Polychaete get?: The Polychaete grows to about 10 cm.