Polychaete

Aricidea cerrutii

Polychaete

A small burrowing bristleworm of sandy and gravelly bottoms, recorded between about 4 and 6 metres. It works the sediment surface as a non selective deposit feeder, swallowing grains and digesting the organic film coating them.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Paraonidae › Aricidea

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 525497.

FAQ

How deep does the Polychaete live?
The Polychaete (Aricidea cerrutii) is typically found at 4–6 m.