Perforating Worm
Dipolydora magellanica
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–64 m
- For divers: safe
A small marine worm that bores into the shells of living mussels, riddling them with narrow tunnels. It lives buried in this way at depths between 20 and 64 metres, filtering or gathering food from around its burrow.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Spionida › Spionidae › Dipolydora
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 606472.
FAQ
- How deep does the Perforating Worm live?
- The Perforating Worm (Dipolydora magellanica) is typically found at 20–64 m.
- Is the Perforating Worm dangerous to divers?
- The Perforating Worm is harmless to divers.