Peanut Worm

Peanut Worm with a Green Sea Turtle

Peanut Worm with a Green Sea Turtle

It's possible that Juvenile Green Sea Turtles might eat Peanut Worms, but there is no specific evidence to confirm this.

Name: Peanut Worm
Scientific Name: Phylum Sipuncula
Family: Peanut Worms
Taxonomic: Sipuncula
ID Group: Worms
Size: up to 3 in.
Depth Range: In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.)
Sightings: Not usually seen

This Worm has a sturdy, translucent body with thin, raised lines running from head to tail. The front end tapers, and small, hair-like tentacles form a ring around its mouth.