How deep does the Tubeworm live?

The Tubeworm (Owenia fusiformis) is typically found at 3–237 m.

How big does the Tubeworm get?

The Tubeworm grows to about 10 cm.

Tubeworm

Owenia fusiformis

Group: Other
Typical depth: 3–237 m
Max size: 10 cm

A tube building bristleworm that cements sand grains into a tough, flexible case it can drag along the bottom. It spreads a ring of feathery tentacles to gather food and lives in muddy estuarine and inshore sediment, growing to about 10 centimetres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Oweniidae › Owenia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 130544.

FAQ

How deep does the Tubeworm live?: The Tubeworm (Owenia fusiformis) is typically found at 3–237 m.
How big does the Tubeworm get?: The Tubeworm grows to about 10 cm.