Tubificid Worm
Limnodriloides monothecus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–583 m
- Max size: 1.3 cm
A threadlike worm barely a centimetre long that lives in soft muddy bottoms among turtlegrass and mangrove roots. It works through the sediment as one of the small recyclers keeping those habitats turning over.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Clitellata › Tubificida › Naididae › Limnodriloides
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 137493.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tubificid Worm live?
- The Tubificid Worm (Limnodriloides monothecus) is typically found at 0–583 m.
- How big does the Tubificid Worm get?
- The Tubificid Worm grows to about 1.3 cm.