White Potworm
Enchytraeus albidus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–3 m
A small pale segmented worm of salt marshes, rotting seaweed and intertidal mud. It thrives in decaying matter and sewage beds, favouring soft, algae covered ground near the waterline.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Clitellata › Enchytraeida › Enchytraeidae › Enchytraeus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 137402.
FAQ
- How deep does the White Potworm live?
- The White Potworm (Enchytraeus albidus) is typically found at 0–3 m.