The sea worms
Bispira brunnea
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Social feather duster
Kolonialer Röhrenwurm
Clusterkokerworm
Sabelle sociale
Gusano tubícola colonial
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 35 Meters.
- Common species.
- Individuals are generally found in a group
General characteristics of the species
- Diameter of the plume : 3 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.
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!