Bristleworm
Marenzelleria neglecta
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–21 m
- For divers: safe
This burrowing bristleworm tills the seabed for a living, eating its way through surface sediment to strain out scraps. It thrives in shallow and brackish water from the shoreline down to about 21 metres, and is a notorious traveller that has spread into new coasts.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Spionida › Spionidae › Marenzelleria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 181523.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bristleworm live?
- The Bristleworm (Marenzelleria neglecta) is typically found at 0–21 m.
- Is the Bristleworm dangerous to divers?
- The Bristleworm is harmless to divers.