How deep does the Polychaete live?

The Polychaete (Glycera tesselata) is typically found at 24–4066 m.

Polychaete

Glycera tesselata

Group: Other
Typical depth: 24–4066 m

This bloodworm hunts across soft bottoms from about 24 metres down to a remarkable 4,000, even on volcanic mud well below 800 metres. A carnivore, it strikes prey with a jawed proboscis that shoots out from the front of its body.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 130128.

FAQ

How deep does the Polychaete live?: The Polychaete (Glycera tesselata) is typically found at 24–4066 m.