Description:
Carinoma tremaphoros is a translucent species of ribbon worm.  The head portion of the worm is a creamy white color, with body color darkening to tan toward the posterior.  In actively burrowing specimens, the head is conical.  There are no eyes or other sensory structures on the head, and the mouth is located ventrally, behind the brain.  The tail of this species is broad and flattened.  Adult C. tremaphoros, typically reach 1.6 inches in length in approximately 6 months. 

Habitats: 
Larval stages of C. tremaphoros are planktonic. Adults burrow into the upper 4 inches of fine sand and mud substrata.

Range:
Adult Carinoma tremaphoros is considered common in the Indian River Lagoon, FL.