How deep does the Polychaete live?

The Polychaete (Glycera oxycephala) is typically found at 0–2951 m.

Polychaete

Glycera oxycephala

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–2951 m

Armed with a long eversible proboscis tipped by four fangs, this worm hunts through sandy beach sediment as most of its bloodworm relatives do. Some kin lean more toward scavenging detritus, but the family name comes from the hemoglobin that stains the body deep red.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Phyllodocida › Glyceridae › Glycera

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 130126.

FAQ

How deep does the Polychaete live?: The Polychaete (Glycera oxycephala) is typically found at 0–2951 m.