Deep Sea Profile
Round, transparent worms that drift in the deep ocean's midwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is its diet?
It is a detritivore, meaning it eats the 'Marine Snow' falling from the surface.
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Balloon Worm
Poeobius
Image via Wikimedia Commons
Abyssal Stats
Depth
500–2,500 m (1,600–8,200 ft)
Size
Up to 3 cm (1.2 in)
Habitat
Midwater
Diet
Marine snow
What they'd be sayin'
"I am a free-floating worm that drifts through the water column catching falling particles."
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