Spectacle Worm
Neanthes kerguelensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–100 m
- For divers: safe
A bristly marine worm that lives among the tangled holdfasts of giant kelp, recorded between three and a hundred metres. It is an omnivore, taking both plant and animal matter as it moves through the kelp anchor.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Phyllodocida › Nereididae › Neanthes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 130390.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spectacle Worm live?
- The Spectacle Worm (Neanthes kerguelensis) is typically found at 3–100 m.
- Is the Spectacle Worm dangerous to divers?
- The Spectacle Worm is harmless to divers.