Fascinating Christmas tree worms at a vibrant reef (00000279)
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Description: The colorful Christmas tree worms, also known as spiral tube worms or Spirobranchus giganteus, are fascinating marine creatures that make their homes on compact and flat stony corals. Their tentacle-like crowns come in a variety of vibrant colors, resembling small Christmas trees. At the slightest disturbance, the Christmas tree worms retract rapidly into their calcareous tubes to protect themselves. Immerse yourself in the captivating underwater world and explore these unique creatures at a vibrant reef.
Location: Vanua Levu, Namenalala, Fiji
Date of Capture: 25.08.1993