Irregular Wormsnail
Vermetus irregularis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–7 m
- Max size: 3.6 cm
Despite the snail in its name this worm snail cements itself to coral, rock and shell and never moves again, growing its tube in irregular twists. It feeds by straining tiny particles from the water around offshore reefs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Vermetidae › Vermetus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 732714.
FAQ
- How deep does the Irregular Wormsnail live?
- The Irregular Wormsnail (Vermetus irregularis) is typically found at 0–7 m.
- How big does the Irregular Wormsnail get?
- The Irregular Wormsnail grows to about 3.6 cm.