Peacock worm - Image

Peacock worm - Sabella pavonina - Abandoned tube

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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Peacock worm - Sabella pavonina - Abandoned tube

by Dieter


Uploaded on July 19, 2022


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Camera: Canon
Model: Canon DIGITAL IXUS 120 IS
Creation Date: 2016:07:21 16:49:17
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