How deep does the Polychaete live?

The Polychaete (Pista cristata) is typically found at 2–82 m.

Polychaete

Pista cristata

Group: Other
Typical depth: 2–82 m

A tube dwelling bristleworm of muddy and shelly bottoms, it ranges from shallow estuaries out to seamounts and bathyal depths past 80 metres. From the safety of its tube it spreads tentacles to gather both suspended particles and food off the sediment surface.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 131516.

FAQ

How deep does the Polychaete live?: The Polychaete (Pista cristata) is typically found at 2–82 m.