1. Spuddle worms are found in marine environments, usually in sandy or muddy sediments on the ocean floor.
2. They belong to the group of marine worms known as polychaetes, which includes more than 10,000 species and is one of the most diverse groups of animals on Earth.
3. Spuddles have long, slender bodies that can grow up to several centimeters in length. They have numerous appendages called parapodia which help them move around and burrow into the sediment.
4. They are filter feeders, which means they use their tentacle-like structures to capture small particles, such as plankton and detritus, from the water.
5. Spuddles play an important role in the ecosystem by assisting in the process of nutrient cycling. They help break down organic matter and recycle nutrients back into the environment.
6. Some spuddle species are also used as bioindicators to monitor the health of marine ecosystems since they are sensitive to changes in their environment.
7. Despite their ecological value and diversity, spuddles are not well studied or well-known compared to other marine animals.
