Sipunculids

Antillesoma antillarum

Sipunculids

A peanut worm that wedges itself into crevices of coral rubble and soft rock in shallow and intertidal water. It grows to about eight centimetres and is very common in spots like Bocas del Toro in Panama, pushing a soft feeding crown out to gather food.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Sipuncula › Antillesomatidae › Antillesoma

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 136075.

FAQ

How big does the Sipunculids get?
The Sipunculids grows to about 8 cm.