Koh Phangan/Koh Tao Marine Life Directory

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Annelida (23)

Xmas, Tube, Spaghetti & Bristle Worms
  • Christmas Tree Worm (9)
    Spirobranchus giganteus
    • Total Records: 14 Displaying: 1-10
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    1.) Acorn Worm (Cast) - Hemichordata
       
    Comment:
    I've never seen the actual acorn worm itself.
    Size: 20 cm.
    Availablility: Common

    2.) Bristleworm - Chloeia sp?
       
    Comment:
    Aka Fireworm; hurts either way! Normally met crawling on the sand.
    Size: 8 cm.
    Availablility: Available.

    3.) Ribbon Worm - Baseodiscus hemprichii
       
    Comment:
    Size: To 20 cm.
    Availablility: Available.

    4.) Spaghetti Worm - Terebellidae
       
    Comment:
    The hidden worm extends a long tentacle that's both sensitive & sticky. Some poor beast steps on it & is dragged under the coral head into the shade.....
    Size: Tentacle to 1m.
    Availablility: Common.

    5.) Spaghetti Worm 2 -

       
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    6.) Spaghetti Worm 3 -

       
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    7.) Spaghetti Worm 4 -

       
    Comment:
    Watch out small goby!
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    8.) Spaghetti Worm 5 -

       
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    9.) Tubeworm - Sabellastarte sp.
       
    Comment:
    Bigger than the Xmas Tree Worm.
    Size: To 6 cm.
    Availablility: Common.

    10.) Tubeworm 2 -

       
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