Armed Bristleworm

Scoloplos armiger

Armed Bristleworm

A slender red bristleworm that lives head down in fine sand enriched with mud, swallowing sediment to extract organic matter as it goes. Common in estuaries and along the coast, it grows to around 12 centimetres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Orbiniidae › Scoloplos

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 130537.

FAQ

How big does the Armed Bristleworm get?
The Armed Bristleworm grows to about 12 cm.