Tubificid Worm

Limnodriloides monothecus

Tubificid Worm

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.