Serpula vermicularis

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Red tubicolous worm
Roter Kalkröhrenwurm
Rode kalkokerworm
Serpule
Serpulla roja
Serpula rossa

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean

Surrounding and environment

The animal lies on or is attached to the reef
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species can be found between 5 and 1800 Meters.
Uncommon Species
The species is generally isolated

General characteristics of the species

Diameter of the plume : 4 cm
Length of the worm : 10 cm
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
The tube is hard to the touch
The tube is visible outside the substrate.
The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest