How deep does the Polychaete live?

The Polychaete (Sphaerosyllis taylori) is typically found at 0–90 m.

Polychaete

Sphaerosyllis taylori

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–90 m

A tiny bristle worm of soft seabeds, this syllid lives across shallow water down to about 90 metres. Like others in its family it grazes and hunts among sediment grains, far smaller than the worms anglers know.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Phyllodocida › Syllidae › Sphaerosyllis

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 131394.

FAQ

How deep does the Polychaete live?: The Polychaete (Sphaerosyllis taylori) is typically found at 0–90 m.