Peacock worm - Sabella pavonina - Image

Peacock worm - Sabella pavonina - Deep in the blue

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 - Deep in the blue

by Dieter


Uploaded on August 30, 2024


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Creation Date: 2024:08:30 14:23:16
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