Polychaete

Dipolydora quadrilobata

Polychaete

A small burrowing bristleworm of soft seabeds, recorded from about 5 to 237 metres. It feeds at the surface of the sediment, sweeping up settled particles with a pair of grooved tentacles.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Spionida › Spionidae › Dipolydora

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 131121.

FAQ

How deep does the Polychaete live?
The Polychaete (Dipolydora quadrilobata) is typically found at 5–237 m.