How deep does the Serpulid Worm live?

The Serpulid Worm (Hydroides norvegica) is typically found at 0–100 m.

How big does the Serpulid Worm get?

The Serpulid Worm grows to about 10 cm.

Serpulid Worm

Hydroides norvegica

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–100 m
Max size: 10 cm

This tubeworm cements a hard, twisting white tube up to about 10 centimetres long onto rock, shells, and the frames of mariculture rafts. From the opening it unfurls a crown of tentacles to strain food from the current, and it readily fouls submerged structures.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Sabellida › Serpulidae › Hydroides

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 131009.

FAQ

How deep does the Serpulid Worm live?: The Serpulid Worm (Hydroides norvegica) is typically found at 0–100 m.
How big does the Serpulid Worm get?: The Serpulid Worm grows to about 10 cm.