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Filogranella elatensis Mark&#039;s photo.<br /> Dauin, 2012. Delicate Tube Worm,Fall,Filogranella elatensis,Geotagged,Philippines Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Filogranella elatensis

Mark's photo.
Dauin, 2012.

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Awesome! I had no idea that they had calcareous tubes. Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Patomarazul's profile
      Patomarazul
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      Yes, all these tube worms secrete a calcareous tube around themselves and this way they can live even inside coral crevices and protect themselves by retreating on the tube very quickly when they detect some potential predator too close for comfort. Posted 5 years ago
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        Christine Young
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        Fascinating! Posted 5 years ago

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The Delicate Tube Worm

Tube worms with bright red plumes, gradually turning pale towards the ends. The plumes extend from thin white and clustered calcareous tubes.

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Similar species: Sabellida
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By Patomarazul

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Uploaded Mar 21, 2020. Captured Oct 6, 2012 05:55 in Unnamed Road, Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines.
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  • DC1400
  • f/12.4
  • 1/60s
  • ISO100
  • 13mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.