How deep does the Dumeril's Clam Worm live?

The Dumeril's Clam Worm (Platynereis dumerilii) is typically found at 2–145 m.

Dumeril's Clam Worm

Platynereis dumerilii

Group: Other
Typical depth: 2–145 m

A small ragworm of rocky shallows, this clam worm crawls and swims with rows of paddle like flaps along its body, feeding on deposited material and decaying matter. It is a long standing laboratory animal, prized because its development and breeding can be watched in detail.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 130417.

FAQ

How deep does the Dumeril's Clam Worm live?: The Dumeril's Clam Worm (Platynereis dumerilii) is typically found at 2–145 m.