Feather Worm
Perkinsiana magalhaensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 26 m
- For divers: safe
A tube dwelling fan worm of rocky bottoms and gravel, the feather worm anchors its tube to hard ground down to about 26 metres. It unfurls a crown of feathery tentacles to filter food and oxygen from the passing water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Sabellida › Sabellidae › Perkinsiana
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 334461.
FAQ
- How deep does the Feather Worm live?
- The Feather Worm (Perkinsiana magalhaensis) is typically found at to 26 m.
- Is the Feather Worm dangerous to divers?
- The Feather Worm is harmless to divers.