Pomatoceros triqueter (Linneaus, 1767)
Keelworm
Pomatoceros triqueter
photo by Telnes, Kåre

Family:  Serpulidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  sessile; brackish; marine; depth range 41 - 90 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean, Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean: Central America to northern Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found near hydrothermal vents (Ref. 905), in mud to fine sand substrates along the sub-littoral zone. A microvore that feeds on organic detritus (Ref. 96352).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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