Bearded Fire Worm - Hermodice carunculata - Hairy head
Polychaete worm with a long cylindrical body divided into numerous segments (over a 100). The branchia and bristles are distributed evenly along the sides of the body. If touched it erects slim white bristles which have a powerful sting. Greenish in color with red and white tones. Found on rocky and detritus bottoms at depths of 1 – 2 meters to over 20. Maximum size 35 centimeters.
by Dieter
Uploaded on March 4, 2023
Camera: | Canon |
Model: | Canon PowerShot S120 |
Creation Date: | 2023:03:04 20:33:32 |
Image width: | 4000 px |
Image height: | 3000 px |
Image size: | 9.23MB |
Aperature: | f/1.8 |
Exposure: | 1/500 |
ISO - speed: | 160 |
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