Chaetopterid Worm
Phyllochaetopterus prolifica
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–24 m
- Max size: 30 cm
This tube building worm grows in dense clusters up to about 30 centimetres tall on rocks, pier pilings and floating docks from the shallows down to 24 metres. Each worm hides inside a parchment tube and filters drifting particles from the water with mucus.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Chaetopteridae › Phyllochaetopterus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 330562.
FAQ
- How deep does the Chaetopterid Worm live?
- The Chaetopterid Worm (Phyllochaetopterus prolifica) is typically found at 0–24 m.
- How big does the Chaetopterid Worm get?
- The Chaetopterid Worm grows to about 30 cm.