Spirobranchus giganteus

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Christmas-tree worm
Weinachtsbaumwurm
Kerstboomkokerworm
Ver-arbre de Noël
Gusano árbol de navidad
Verme albero di Natale

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Surrounding and environment

The animal lies on or is attached to a coral
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species can be found between 2 and 35 Meters.
Very common species.
Individuals are generally found in a group

General characteristics of the species

Diameter of the plume : 4 cm
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
The tube is hard to the touch
The tube is embedded in the substrate to which the worm is attached
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.