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Christmas Tree Worm Spirobranchus giganteus

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sea-kangaroo

Date

May 11, 2008

Description

Oil Slick Leap dive site.

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Bearded Fireworm Hermodice carunculata

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sea-kangaroo

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May 11, 2008

Description

Dive site Oil Slick Leap.

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Split-crown Feather Duster Anamobaea orstedii

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sea-kangaroo

Date

May 11, 2008

Description

Dive site Oil Slick Leap.

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Description from Wikipedia

The Polychaeta or polychaetes are a class of annelid worms, generally marine. Each body segment has a pair of fleshy protrusions called parapodia that bear many bristles, called chaetae, which are made of chitin. Indeed, polychaetes are sometimes referred to as bristle worms. More than 10,000 species are described in this class. Common representatives include the lugworm (Arenicola marina) and the sandworm or clam worm Nereis.

No range data available.