Monday, March 24, 2014

Bearded Fireworm

bearded fireworm
Coconut Tree Divers, West End, Roatan, Honduras

Photo by Viv Weber-Pagel
2014

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The bearded fireworm, Hermodice carunculata, is a type of marine bristle worm.  They are usually between 5–10 centimetres (1.9–3.9 in) in length, but can reach up to 35 centimetres (13.8 in). They have a group of venomous white bristles on each side, which are flared out when the worm is disturbed.

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