Star Horseshoe Worm
Pomatostegus stellatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–65 m
A tube worm that buries itself in living coral, it spreads a multi tiered crown of tentacles to filter plankton and breathe. When startled it snaps the crown back inside its tube within the coral skeleton in an instant.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Sabellida › Serpulidae › Pomatostegus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 334600.
FAQ
- How deep does the Star Horseshoe Worm live?
- The Star Horseshoe Worm (Pomatostegus stellatus) is typically found at 1–65 m.