How deep does the Polychaete live?

The Polychaete (Ophelina acuminata) is typically found at 6–106 m.

How big does the Polychaete get?

The Polychaete grows to about 6 cm.

Polychaete

Ophelina acuminata

Group: Other
Typical depth: 6–106 m
Max size: 6 cm

A small, smooth bodied bristleworm that burrows through clean sand and mud, swallowing sediment without fuss to extract organic matter. It grows to about 6 centimetres and lives from shallow water down to roughly 100 metres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Opheliidae › Ophelina

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 130500.

FAQ

How deep does the Polychaete live?: The Polychaete (Ophelina acuminata) is typically found at 6–106 m.
How big does the Polychaete get?: The Polychaete grows to about 6 cm.