Polychaete
Armandia lanceolata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–70 m
- For divers: safe
A small marine bristleworm that lives in lagoon sediment, ranging from a couple of metres down to about seventy. It works the bottom as a predator and scavenger but will also swallow mouthfuls of sediment to digest the organic matter within, and it is harmless.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Opheliidae › Armandia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 326639.
FAQ
- How deep does the Polychaete live?
- The Polychaete (Armandia lanceolata) is typically found at 2–70 m.
- Is the Polychaete dangerous to divers?
- The Polychaete is harmless to divers.