Harmothoe imbricata (Linnaeus, 1769)
Fifteen-scaled worm
Harmothoe imbricata
photo by Harvey-Clark, Chris

Family:  Polynoidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 230 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific, Atlantic Ocean, Arctic and the Mediterranean Sea. Tropical to polar.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Motile carnivore that uses a jawed pharynx for feeding (Ref. 125928).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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