Sabellaria alveolata

  • Honeycomb worm
  • Sandkoralle
  • Zandkokerworm
  • Hermelle
  • Gusano panal

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Surrounding and environment

  • The animal lies on or is attached to the reef
  • The species is found in sand on the beach
  • The species can be found between 0 and 10 Meters.
  • Common species.
  • Individuals are generally found in a group

General characteristics of the species

  • Diameter of the plume : 1 cm
  • Length of the worm : 4 cm
  • The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
  • The tube is hard to the touch

Relationship with humans

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