Polychaete
Pista typha
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–357 m
- For divers: safe
A tube building worm that cements grains of sand into a tough sheath, this terebellid spreads sticky tentacles across the seabed to gather settled particles. It lives on muddy coral sand from the shore down to the continental slope, around 357 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Terebellida › Terebellidae › Pista
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209919.
FAQ
- How deep does the Polychaete live?
- The Polychaete (Pista typha) is typically found at 0–357 m.
- Is the Polychaete dangerous to divers?
- The Polychaete is harmless to divers.