Polychaete
Eulalia magalaensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 9–636 m
- For divers: safe
A bristleworm that tucks into cracks and crevices, under boulders, among coral rubble, and in mussel beds across a broad depth range down past six hundred metres. It is a harmless mobile predator, creeping over surfaces in search of small prey.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Phyllodocida › Phyllodocidae › Eulalia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 337549.
FAQ
- How deep does the Polychaete live?
- The Polychaete (Eulalia magalaensis) is typically found at 9–636 m.
- Is the Polychaete dangerous to divers?
- The Polychaete is harmless to divers.