How deep does the Sabellid Worm live?

The Sabellid Worm (Myxicola infundibulum) is typically found at 0–180 m.

How big does the Sabellid Worm get?

The Sabellid Worm grows to about 9 cm.

Sabellid Worm

Myxicola infundibulum

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–180 m
Max size: 9 cm

Wedged among fouling growth on piers and rocks or rooted in soft sediment, this tube worm spreads a wide funnel of feathery tentacles to filter food from the water. It grows to around 9 centimetres and lives from the surface down to about 180 metres, withdrawing in a flash when a shadow passes.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Sabellida › Sabellidae › Myxicola

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 130932.

FAQ

How deep does the Sabellid Worm live?: The Sabellid Worm (Myxicola infundibulum) is typically found at 0–180 m.
How big does the Sabellid Worm get?: The Sabellid Worm grows to about 9 cm.