Bristleworm
Aphelochaeta marioni
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–237 m
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.