Max Size: 15cm (6 inches)
Habitat: Rocks, vegetation, reefs, and mud
Diet: Smaller invertebrates, decaying organic matter
Fun Facts:
- Commonly found amongst oysters, mussels and other shellfish
- Powerful jaws with teeth of hardened protein-zinc compound; jaws distinguish them from blood worms
- Like bloodworms, they metamorphose into a mature form (epitoke) that allows for reproduction