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Priapulus caudatus (Priaplus caudatus)

Priapulus caudatus (Priaplus caudatus)

Description

This worm is pink so easy to spot but when it is in pink anemones it is not found.

Priapulus caudatus is an invertebrate belonging to the class of phenomenist. It measures about 1 cm long and has a cylindrical body covered with a hard and limestone shell. He has a single pair of short and steep legs, located at the front of his body, and uses these legs to slowly move on the seabed.

The most characteristic of Priapulus caudatus is his great outgrowth located at the front of his body, resembling a penis.

Origin

  • Family : Verdae
  • Origin : All the ratings of the world

Features

  • Adult size : 8.00 cm
  • Behaviour : Timid
  • Food : Herbivore

Water

  • Water type : Sea water, cold
  • Temperature : 8 - 24 °C
  • pH : 6 - 10
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) : 15

Dimorphism

The male is orange red.

Reproduction

Rare when there are other kinds of worms. But it is temporary grooming.

Contribution

  • Created by : coco00
  • Last update : 24/10/2022

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