Sedentary worm with mucous tube encrusted with mud. Branchial crown is composed of two semicircular lobes joined at the base by a membrane. Branchial tuft can be reddish or whitish with dark stripes. Found on sandy or muddy and detritus substrates from 10 to 20-30 meters. Maximum size 25 centimeters.

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Dieter Achtelstetter

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Saturday 30 July 2016

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Sunday 31 July 2016

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diving, malta, mediterranean, Peacock worm, Sabella pavonina, scuba, sealife, under water, worm

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