Florida Wormsnail
Vermicularia lumbricalis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–143 m
- Max size: 8 cm
Despite its wormy look this is a snail, its tube uncoiling like a worm across offshore banks down to about 143 metres. Anchored in place, it feeds by drawing water through its tube and straining out drifting particles.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Caenogastropoda incertae sedis › Turritellidae › Vermicularia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 709461.
FAQ
- How deep does the Florida Wormsnail live?
- The Florida Wormsnail (Vermicularia lumbricalis) is typically found at 2–143 m.
- How big does the Florida Wormsnail get?
- The Florida Wormsnail grows to about 8 cm.