Anamobaea orstedii

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Split-crown feather duster
Kronenspaltsabelle
Gespleten kokerworm
Ver tubicole fendu
Gusano tubícola partido

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic

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 5 and 35 Meters.
Common species.
Individuals are generally found in a group

General characteristics of the species

Diameter of the plume : 5 cm
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
The tube is soft 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