Polychaete

Cirrophorus branchiatus

Polychaete

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.