How deep does the Polychaete live?

The Polychaete (Neoamphitrite affinis) is typically found at 14–970 m.

Polychaete

Neoamphitrite affinis

Group: Other
Typical depth: 14–970 m

A tube dwelling worm that anchors in soft sediment from about 14 metres down to nearly 1,000, it spreads sticky tentacles across the seabed to gather food. Its diet is mostly detritus, including diatoms, tiny algae and small invertebrates.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 131502.

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How deep does the Polychaete live?: The Polychaete (Neoamphitrite affinis) is typically found at 14–970 m.