Feather Duster Worm (Sabellastarte sanctijosephi/spectabilis)

Diver's Lodge House Reef, Lembeh.

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Christine Young

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Absolutely beautiful! What an amazing creature! Posted 6 years ago

Stephen Philips

Lion

Spectacular! Posted 6 years ago

Patomarazul

Lion

Thanks for the appreciative comments :-) Posted 6 years ago

Calbost Niel

Lion

What a fantastic world we have the privilege to live in! Posted 3 years ago
1. Patomarazul
  
  Lion
  
  I think the same! We are so lucky, is such a beautiful planet! (I am not going to enter on our effects on it to not spoil the feeling :-)) Posted 3 years ago

The Feather duster worm

''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

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Similar species: Sabellida

Species identified by Patomarazul