Feather Duster Worm

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia 

Phylum: Annelida

Class: Polychaeta

Order: Sabellida

Family: Sabellidae 

Genus: Sabellastarte

Sabellastarte spectabilis

Habitat & Distribution:  In holes and reef crevices, under boulders, tide pools and surf-heavy canals, Indian Ocean and the Red Sea

Makanan : Plankton and suspended particles

Size: Up to 30 cm

Lifespan: 6 - 10 years

Description

They can be easily distinguished by their radioles (crown of tentacles) that look like a bunch of feathers, making them look a lot like a feather duster. 

Behavior

Teks perilaku 

Reproduksi

Teks perilaku 

Komunikasi & Persepsi

Teks perilaku 

Predator

Teks perilaku 

Status Konservasi : Tidak