Lygdamis wirtzi
Surrounding and environment
- The animal lies on or is attached to the reef
- The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
- The species can be found between 5 and 35 Meters.
- Rare species.
- The species is generally isolated
General characteristics of the species
- Diameter of the plume : 0.1 cm
- Length of the worm : 1 cm
- The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
- The tube is hard to the touch
- The tube is embedded in the substrate to which the worm is attached
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
Devil worm
Teufelswurm
Ver du diable
Gusano del diablo