Sabella spallanzanii

Spiral tube-worm
Schrauben Sabelle
Spiraalviltkokerworm
Spirographe
Plumero de mar
Verme fiocco

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
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 40 Meters.
Uncommon Species
The species is generally isolated

General characteristics of the species

Diameter of the plume : 15 cm
Length of the worm : 60 cm
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
The tube is soft 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