How deep does the Polychaete live?

The Polychaete (Levinsenia gracilis) is typically found at 0–3000 m.

Polychaete

Levinsenia gracilis

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–3000 m

This slender worm lives in fine sand and ranges from the shallow subtidal to past 3,000 metres, one of the deeper reaching members of its family. It feeds at the sediment surface, gathering detritus as it goes.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Paraonidae › Levinsenia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 130578.

FAQ

How deep does the Polychaete live?: The Polychaete (Levinsenia gracilis) is typically found at 0–3000 m.