How deep does the Polychaete live?

The Polychaete (Syllis hyalina) is typically found at 2–2 m.

Polychaete

Syllis hyalina

Group: Other
Typical depth: 2–2 m

A slender, almost transparent bristleworm that joins the fouling growth on mariculture gear and reef surfaces in shallow water. Members of its family can regrow lost segments and break off their hind end to reproduce.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 131436.

FAQ

How deep does the Polychaete live?: The Polychaete (Syllis hyalina) is typically found at 2–2 m.