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Feather duster worm - Sabellastarte spectabilis Hamata, Egypt.  Egypt,Fall,Feather duster worm,Geotagged,Sabellastarte spectabilis Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Feather duster worm - Sabellastarte spectabilis

Hamata, Egypt.

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''Sabellastarte spectabilis'' is a species of benthic marine polychaete worm in the Sabellidae family. It is commonly known as the feather duster worm, feather duster or fan worm. It is native to tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific but has spread to other parts of the world. It is popular in aquariums because of its distinctive appearance and its ability to remove organic particles and improve water quality.

Polychaetes, or marine bristle worms, have elongated bodies divided into many.. more

Similar species: Sabellida
Species identified by Patomarazul
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By Patomarazul

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Uploaded Sep 12, 2022. Captured Nov 11, 2009 09:52 in 7GPQ8928+FM.
  • SP550UZ
  • f/4.1
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO50
  • 19.01mm