White Potworm

Enchytraeus albidus

White Potworm

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.