Polychaete
Cirrophorus branchiatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 16–75 m
A burrowing polychaete of sandy mud bottoms, recorded between about sixteen and seventy five metres. It works through the sediment as a deposit feeder, swallowing particles for the organic matter they hold.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Paraonidae › Cirrophorus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 130576.
FAQ
- How deep does the Polychaete live?
- The Polychaete (Cirrophorus branchiatus) is typically found at 16–75 m.