How deep does the Sand Mason Worm live?

The Sand Mason Worm (Lanice conchilega) is typically found at 6–81 m.

How big does the Sand Mason Worm get?

The Sand Mason Worm grows to about 30 cm.

Sand Mason Worm

Lanice conchilega

Group: Other
Typical depth: 6–81 m
Max size: 30 cm

The sand mason worm builds a tough tube of cemented sand grains topped with a frayed, treelike fringe that pokes above the seabed. From this anchor it spreads sticky tentacles to gather food, growing to around 30 centimetres in coastal sand and mud.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Terebellida › Terebellidae › Lanice

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 131495.

FAQ

How deep does the Sand Mason Worm live?: The Sand Mason Worm (Lanice conchilega) is typically found at 6–81 m.
How big does the Sand Mason Worm get?: The Sand Mason Worm grows to about 30 cm.