Stroem's Trichobranchid Worm
Terebellides stroemii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 6–1951 m
- Max size: 6 cm
A tube dwelling bristleworm of muddy bottoms and eelgrass flats, it stays put and feeds with a tuft of tentacles, taking both suspended particles and detritus off the surface. It grows to about 6 centimetres and ranges from shallow water into the deep past 1,900 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Terebellida › Trichobranchidae › Terebellides
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 131573.
FAQ
- How deep does the Stroem's Trichobranchid Worm live?
- The Stroem's Trichobranchid Worm (Terebellides stroemii) is typically found at 6–1951 m.
- How big does the Stroem's Trichobranchid Worm get?
- The Stroem's Trichobranchid Worm grows to about 6 cm.