Polychaete

Nereis jacksoni

Polychaete

A ragworm of fine sandy tidepools, it hunts and scavenges along the bottom for whatever it can find. Like its relatives it likely takes both algae and small animals, supplementing the menu with carrion.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Phyllodocida › Nereididae › Nereis

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 130401.

FAQ

How deep does the Polychaete live?
The Polychaete (Nereis jacksoni) is typically found at 3–57 m.