Ribbon Worm - Tubulanus annulatus

Characteristics:

The vivid brick-red, orange-red or brownish red ribbon worms is hardly confused with any other species. It has three white, longitudinal stripes and approximately 50 transverse, white bands. It may reach a length of almost a metres. The width is usually less than 3-4 mm.

Habitat:

It can be found on al variety of substrates. It may be encountered in the subtidal zone, but is more frequent in depths from 10-40 metres.

Distribution:

It is widespread on the northern hemisphere, in the Atlantic as well as the Pacific Ocean. It is registered in the Mediterranean and along all coasts of Europe.