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Christmas tree worm
Spirobranchus giganteus
24.2905, 35.3685
Field Notes
Description:
Very typical in most coral reefs of the world. They are worms that live in a tube embedded in the coral and come out to feed. If they feel any water vibration nearby they quickly slip back into their tube. Exist in many colors.
Habitat:
Red Sea in this case.
Reference Links:
Spirobranchus giganteus
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PublishedJune 18, 2011
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