How deep does the Polychaete live?

The Polychaete (Trichobranchus glacialis) is typically found at 14–106 m.

How big does the Polychaete get?

The Polychaete grows to about 3 cm.

Polychaete

Trichobranchus glacialis

Group: Other
Typical depth: 14–106 m
Max size: 3 cm

A small tube dwelling worm of muddy and sandy seabeds, it reaches about three centimetres and stays anchored in sediment from shallow water down past a hundred metres. It feeds by reaching tentacles out across the bottom to collect settling particles.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Terebellida › Trichobranchidae › Trichobranchus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 131574.

FAQ

How deep does the Polychaete live?: The Polychaete (Trichobranchus glacialis) is typically found at 14–106 m.
How big does the Polychaete get?: The Polychaete grows to about 3 cm.