The sea worms
Sabellastarte magnifica
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Magnificent feather duster;Fan tube worm
Federwurm;Röhrenwurm
Kokerworm;Viltkokerworm
Sabelle magnifique
Espirógrafo
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
Surrounding and environment
- The animal lies on or is attached to the reef
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species can be found between 2 and 20 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
- The species is generally isolated
General characteristics of the species
- Diameter of the plume : 15 cm
- The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
- The tube is soft to the touch
- The tube is visible outside the substrate.
- The animal can show variable colouring
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.