Vermetid Worm
Thylacodes variabilis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1 m
- For divers: safe
Unlike most snails this worm snail cements its shell to coral, rock and flat reef surfaces and never moves again. It feeds by casting out mucus nets to trap plankton and detrital scraps from the water, then reeling the catch back in.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Vermetidae › Thylacodes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 709511.
FAQ
- How deep does the Vermetid Worm live?
- The Vermetid Worm (Thylacodes variabilis) is typically found at 0–1 m.
- Is the Vermetid Worm dangerous to divers?
- The Vermetid Worm is harmless to divers.