Polychaete
Dialychone collaris
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–863 m
A tube building fanworm that anchors among shallow photophilic algae and occasionally on sandy bottoms. It feeds by spreading a crown of feathery tentacles to strain plankton and drifting particles from the water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Sabellida › Sabellidae › Dialychone
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 882442.
FAQ
- How deep does the Polychaete live?
- The Polychaete (Dialychone collaris) is typically found at 1–863 m.