Serpula vermicularis

Linnaeus, 1767

Plume Worm

Range: North Eastern Atlantic Ocean: European waters.

Size: 8 inches (20 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits rocks, boulders and manmade structures along shorelines.

Aquarium Suitability: Not collected for the home tropical aquarium trade.

Has a temperature range of 50 to 65°F (10 - 18°C).

Taxonomy:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Annelida

Class: Polychaeta

Order: Sabellida

Family: Serpulidae

Genus: Serpula

FYI: Shown here for identification only.