The sea worms
Sabellastarte spectabilis
- Feather duster worm
- Indischer Federwurm
- Sabelle indienne
- Gusano tubo del Índico
- Spirografo piumino
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
- The tropical Pacific
- The Red Sea
- The Indian Ocean
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 3 and 30 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
- The species is generally isolated
General characteristics of the species
- Diameter of the plume : 10 cm
- Length of the worm : 10 cm
- The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
- The tube is soft to the touch
- The tube is visible outside the substrate.
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!