Christmas tree worms (spirobranchus giganteus) are a type of polychaete, a group of segmented worms that contains over 13,000 species.
14+ Christmas Tree Worm Is A Tree
Pictures. Each worm has two brightly colored crowns that protrude. Christmas tree worms only grow to about 1.5 inches, but they're a common sight for divers thanks to their vivid colors and shallow habitats.
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This has been a worm appreciation post. Christmas tree worms only grow to about 1.5 inches, but they're a common sight for divers thanks to their vivid colors and shallow habitats. As has become tradition, here is our christmas special episode for 2018!
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Christmas tree worms are named for their spindly, fir tree like appearance. They're also known for being skittish, quickly retracting into their tubes when they sense movement in the water. They may only be about 4 cm (1.6 in) long but they play their part in creating the wondrous, miniature landscapes of the coral reefs they call home. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone.
