Sipunculids

Phascolosoma nigrescens

Sipunculids

A peanut worm that anchors in crevices and holes in coral rubble and soft rock across intertidal and shallow flats. When disturbed it pulls its slender feeding tentacles and front end deep inside its body, balling up for protection.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Sipuncula › Phascolosomatidae › Phascolosoma

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 220538.

FAQ

How big does the Sipunculids get?
The Sipunculids grows to about 4 cm.