How deep does the Polychaete live?

The Polychaete (Exogone naidina) is typically found at 0–210 m.

Polychaete

Exogone naidina

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–210 m

A tiny segmented worm that lives across a wide span of depth, from shallow rocky bottoms down to around 210 metres. It threads through stands of brown algae and the root mats of seagrass, sharing the sand with other burrowing worms and small shellfish.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 327985.

FAQ

How deep does the Polychaete live?: The Polychaete (Exogone naidina) is typically found at 0–210 m.