Polychaete

Glycera sphyrabrancha

Polychaete

This bloodworm relative is a fierce little hunter of soft bottoms, everting a muscular proboscis tipped with jaws to seize prey. It lives buried in sediment at moderate depths and stalks other small invertebrates.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Phyllodocida › Glyceridae › Glycera

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 157395.

FAQ

How deep does the Polychaete live?
The Polychaete (Glycera sphyrabrancha) is typically found at 10–37 m.