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Title: Christmas Tree Worm. Thailand
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A Christmas tree worm (Spirobranchus giganteus) grows out from a coral, next to a bed of algae. The modified radiole, called an operculum, which serves to plug the tube when closed is clearly visible. seaEast Of Eden, Similan Islands, Thailand. Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean.
- Christmas tree worm: Spirobranchus giganteus
- Indian Ocean
- Invertebrates
- Marine Life
- Segmented Worms: Annelids: Annelida
- Thailand
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