Social Feather Duster
Social Feather Duster (Bispira brunnea, Subclass: Sedentaria, Family: Feather Duster Worms)3
These worms are very sensitive to movement, and some of them retracted in their tube when I photographed them. The tube is composed of sand and glue, secreted by the worm. The body of the worm hides in the tube leaving only the head (feathery part) protruding out.3
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Behind the social feather dusters, is an Orange Lumpy Encrusting Sponge (Ulosa ruetzleri)3
3Humann, Paul. Reef Creature Identification, Florida Caribbean Bahamas. Ed. Ned DeLoach. Jacksonville, FL: New World Publications, Inc., 1996.
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