How deep does the Polychaete live?

The Polychaete (Euphrosine myrtosa) is typically found at 0–10 m.

Polychaete

Euphrosine myrtosa

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–10 m

A bristleworm armed with rows of stiff defensive spines along its back, it grazes the encrusting life of the seabed, feeding mainly on sponges and other fixed invertebrates. It lives in very shallow water down to about 10 metres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Amphinomida › Euphrosinidae › Euphrosine

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 130084.

FAQ

How deep does the Polychaete live?: The Polychaete (Euphrosine myrtosa) is typically found at 0–10 m.