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Christmas tree worms

Spirobranchus giganteus

Photo by Elsa
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Description:

These worms are commonly seen on tropical corals - particularly on Porites species. They are tubular burrowers, and what is seen (also in the picture) are their prostomial palps - highly modified mouth and gill structure that is used for both suspension feeding and respiration. They come in all colours and are beautiful parts of the coral reefs.

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Global Coral Reef Monitoring
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PublishedMay 30, 2011

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