Bispira brunnea |
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Social feather duster |
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Kolonienbildender Röhrenwurm |
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Clusterkokerworm |
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Sabelle sociale |
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Gusano tubícola colonial |
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The tropical Atlantic |
Surrounding and environment |
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The animal lies on or is attached to the reef
The species can be found between 2 and 35 Meters.
Individuals are generally found in a group
Common species.
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General characteristics of the species |
Diameter of the plume : 3 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
The tube is soft to the touch
The tube is visible outside the substrate.
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
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Relationship with humans |
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
Sabellastarte spectabilis |
Distribution |

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Feather duster worm |
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Indischer Federwurm |
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Sabelle indienne |
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Gusano tubo del Índico |
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Spirografo piumino |
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The tropical Atlantic The tropical Pacific The Red Sea The Indian Ocean |
Surrounding and environment |
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The animal lies on or is attached to the reef
The species can be found between 3 and 30 Meters.
The species is generally isolated
Uncommon Species
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General characteristics of the species |
Diameter of the plume : 10 cm
Length of the worm : 10 cm
The tube is soft to the touch
The tube is visible outside the substrate.
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
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Relationship with humans |
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
Spirobranchus giganteus |
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Christmas-tree worm |
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Bunter Spiralröhrenwurm |
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Kerstboomkokerworm |
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Ver-arbre de Noël |
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Gusano árbol de navidad |
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Verme albero di Natale |
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The tropical Atlantic The tropical Pacific The Red Sea The Indian Ocean |
Surrounding and environment |
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The animal lies on or is attached to a coral
The species can be found between 2 and 35 Meters.
Individuals are generally found in a group
Very common species.
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General characteristics of the species |
Diameter of the plume : 4 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
The tube is hard to the touch
The tube is embedded in the substrate to which the worm is attached
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
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Relationship with humans |
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
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Eurythoe complanata |
Distribution |

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Hawaiian orange fire worm |
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Roter Feuerwurm |
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Vers de feu orange |
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Gusano de fuego |
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Verme di fuoco |
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The tropical Atlantic The tropical Pacific The Red Sea The Indian Ocean |
Surrounding and environment |
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The animal lies on or is attached to the reef
The species can be found between 2 and 15 Meters.
The species is generally isolated
Uncommon Species
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General characteristics of the species |
Length of the worm : 15 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain. Diet : Invertebrates - Refuse
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Relationship with humans |
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
The species is very irritant
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
Prostheceraeus giesbrechtii |
Distribution |

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Pink flatworm |
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Variabler Strudelwurm |
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Rozepaarse platworm |
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Planaire rose |
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Planaria roja |
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Planaria rosa |
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The temperate Atlantic The Mediterranean |
Surrounding and environment |
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The animal lies on or is attached to the reef
The species can be found between 5 and 50 Meters.
The species is generally isolated
Uncommon Species
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General characteristics of the species |
Diameter of the plume : 0 cm
Length of the worm : 3 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
The animal is a simultaneous hermaphrodite |
Relationship with humans |
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
Pseudobiceros bedfordi |
Distribution |

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Bedford's flatworm |
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Teppich - Strudelwurm |
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Ver plat tapis persan |
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Platelminto alfombra persa |
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Platelminta tappeto persiano |
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The tropical Pacific The Red Sea The Indian Ocean |
Surrounding and environment |
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The animal lies on or is attached to the reef
The species can be found between 2 and 25 Meters.
The species is generally isolated
Rare species.
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General characteristics of the species |
Length of the worm : 8 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain. Diet : Crustaceans - Tunicates
The animal is a simultaneous hermaphrodite |
Relationship with humans |
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |