Polychaete
Euthalenessa festiva
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–83 m
- For divers: safe
This bristleworm ranges from the intertidal down to about 83 metres on soft bottoms. Like others of its family it is a burrowing predator, pushing through sand and mud in search of smaller animals.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Phyllodocida › Sigalionidae › Euthalenessa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 333437.
FAQ
- How deep does the Polychaete live?
- The Polychaete (Euthalenessa festiva) is typically found at 0–83 m.
- Is the Polychaete dangerous to divers?
- The Polychaete is harmless to divers.