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Peacock worm

In Dive.Explo360: Mediterranean · Northeast Atlantic · Atlantic Ocean

Among rocks, sand or mud, the Peacock worm reveals a delicately striped plume resembling an underwater flower. This species uses currents to gather food and often offers divers one of the finest sights on coastal seabeds.

Habitat de Peacock worm Habitat
Sand, Detrital bottom
Profondeur de Peacock worm Depth
0-45 m
Groupe biologique de Peacock worm Group
Worm
Rôle écologique de Peacock worm Role
Filter feeder

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

The Peacock worm is a marine worm living in a fixed, flexible tube that it makes from particles stuck together. Only its fan-shaped plume extends out. Unlike the Mediterranean fan worm, this plume does not form a spiral but two half-crowns arranged into a funnel. Colours vary, with patterns often brownish, purplish or reddish.

WHERE DOES IT LIVE?

It lives on soft seabeds such as sand or mud, but can also attach to hard supports. It occurs in areas where a gentle current brings suspended particles.

WHAT DOES IT EAT?

It feeds by filtering water through its plume. Fine organic particles and plankton are caught, then directed towards the mouth at the centre.

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