Polychaete

Lumbrineris japonica

Polychaete

A burrowing bristle worm of mixed sand and mud, it ranges from the shoreline down to several hundred metres. Like others of its family it is a carnivore, using muscular jaws to seize small prey from the sediment.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Eunicida › Lumbrineridae › Lumbrineris

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 333891.

FAQ

How deep does the Polychaete live?
The Polychaete (Lumbrineris japonica) is typically found at 4–369 m.