Christmas tree worms (Spirobranchus sp.). Christmas tree worms live in tubes in hard coral. They get their name from their spiral tentacles. The tentacles protrude from the tube,but are retracted when disturbed. The tentacles are used for feeding and respiration. They trap phytoplankton (microscopic algae and plants) and absorb oxygen | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Scoones, Peter |
Taille de l’image : | 5155 px × 3437 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |