How deep does the Polychaete live?

The Polychaete (Diplocirrus glaucus) is typically found at 0–2227 m.

Polychaete

Diplocirrus glaucus

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–2227 m

A short bristleworm wrapped in a coat of mucus and sediment grains, it lies in soft bottoms sweeping organic particles off the surface to eat. It ranges from shallow water down past 2,000 metres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Terebellida › Flabelligeridae › Diplocirrus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 130100.

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How deep does the Polychaete live?: The Polychaete (Diplocirrus glaucus) is typically found at 0–2227 m.