Hermodice carunculata
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 0 and 45 Meters.
- Common species.
- The species is generally isolated
General characteristics of the species
- Length of the worm : 30 cm
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : Rods - Coral -
- The animal can show variable colouring
- Chemically attacks the coral in order to inhabit the substrate
Relationship with humans
- The species is very irritant
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
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