Bristleworm

Aphelochaeta marioni

Bristleworm

A bristleworm that lives buried in muddy seabed from a couple of metres down to over two hundred. It feeds at the surface of the sediment, gathering organic detritus as it works.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Terebellida › Cirratulidae › Aphelochaeta

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 129938.

FAQ

How deep does the Bristleworm live?
The Bristleworm (Aphelochaeta marioni) is typically found at 2–237 m.