How deep does the Polychaete live?

The Polychaete (Branchiosyllis oculata) is typically found at 5–54 m.

Polychaete

Branchiosyllis oculata

Group: Other
Typical depth: 5–54 m

A bristleworm that lives as a parasite of sponges, it crawls over their surface and eats the host tissue directly. It turns up on soft substrate between about 5 and 54 metres, gripping with bristles along each segment.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Phyllodocida › Syllidae › Branchiosyllis

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 231877.

FAQ

How deep does the Polychaete live?: The Polychaete (Branchiosyllis oculata) is typically found at 5–54 m.