The sea worms
Protula bispiralis
Red fanworm
Pracht röhrenwurm
Ver tubicole à éventail
Distribution
- The tropical Pacific
- 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 5 and 25 Meters.
- Common species.
- The species is generally isolated
General characteristics of the species
- Diameter of the plume : 6 cm
- Length of the worm : 6 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!