Bearded Fire Worm - Hermodice carunculata - Hanging on to squid eggs
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 October 1, 2022
Camera: | Canon |
Model: | Canon DIGITAL IXUS 120 IS |
Creation Date: | 2011:05:14 08:35:44 |
Image width: | 4000 px |
Image height: | 3000 px |
Image size: | 1.66MB |
Aperature: | f/2.8 |
Exposure: | 1/60 |
ISO - speed: | 100 |
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