How deep does the Large Hydroid Worm live?

The Large Hydroid Worm (Spirobranchus kraussii) is typically found at 0–3 m.

Large Hydroid Worm

Spirobranchus kraussii

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–3 m

This tube worm cements a short calcareous tube to dead coral and other hard surfaces in the intertidal zone, capping the opening with a flattened porch. From the tube it fans out a crown of feathery tentacles to filter food and breathe, withdrawing in a flash at any shadow.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 555934.

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How deep does the Large Hydroid Worm live?: The Large Hydroid Worm (Spirobranchus kraussii) is typically found at 0–3 m.