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Indo-Pacific Christmas Tree Worm

Spirobranchus corniculatus

Classification

Spirobranchus corniculatus, commonly referred to as the Indo-Pacific Christmas tree worm, is a species of tube-building annelid fanworms in the family Serpulidae. Belonging to the class Polychaeta, it is recognized for its bristle-like tentacles and the presence of a structure called radioles. It is widely encountered and recognized for its unique resemblance to a conifer and its diverse array of colors.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
France · 37United States of America · 26