How deep does the Polychaete live?

The Polychaete (Ditrupa gracillima) is typically found at 40–130 m.

Is the Polychaete dangerous to divers?

The Polychaete is harmless to divers.

Polychaete

Ditrupa gracillima

Group: Other
Typical depth: 40–130 m
For divers: safe

This worm builds a slender, tapering chalky tube and lives unattached, simply lying loose in soft sediment between about forty and a hundred and thirty metres. From the open end it spreads a crown of tentacles to filter food from the water.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Sabellida › Serpulidae › Ditrupa

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 338323.

FAQ

How deep does the Polychaete live?: The Polychaete (Ditrupa gracillima) is typically found at 40–130 m.
Is the Polychaete dangerous to divers?: The Polychaete is harmless to divers.