How deep does the Polychaete live?

The Polychaete (Pista brevibranchiata) is typically found at 2–2995 m.

Polychaete

Pista brevibranchiata

Group: Other
Typical depth: 2–2995 m

This tube building worm anchors itself in soft sediment and reaches a feathery crown of tentacles into the water to gather food. It ranges from just below the surface across the shelf and down the continental slope to nearly 3,000 metres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Terebellida › Terebellidae › Pista

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 330754.

FAQ

How deep does the Polychaete live?: The Polychaete (Pista brevibranchiata) is typically found at 2–2995 m.