A coral colony, Porites lutea, is studded with dozens of Christmas tree worms, Spirobranchus giganteus.
A coral colony, Porites lutea, is studded with dozens of Christmas tree worms, Spirobranchus giganteus. Each worm has twin spiral tentacles, variable in color, with which they feed. Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.
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Location: Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
Photo credit: © Ethan Daniels / Alamy / Afripics
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