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Bristle Worm

Chloeia fusca

Photo by AlbertKang
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Field Notes

Description:

The Polychaeta or polychaetes are a polyphyletic class of annelid worms, generally marine. Each body segment has a pair of fleshy protrusions called parapodia that bear many bristles, called chaetae, which are made of chitin

Habitat:

Usually seen during night dives or late afternoon, found in sandy bottom.

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