How deep does the Bristleworm live?

The Bristleworm (Polydora ciliata) is typically found at 0–20 m.

Bristleworm

Polydora ciliata

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–20 m

This small bristleworm builds soft mud tubes and lives on the bottom in shallow water down to about 20 metres, often boring into shells and soft rock. It feeds at the surface of the sediment, taking detritus, phytoplankton, tiny larvae, and copepods.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 131141.

FAQ

How deep does the Bristleworm live?: The Bristleworm (Polydora ciliata) is typically found at 0–20 m.