
Marine Worm

by Science Photo Library
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Marine Worm
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Science Photo Library
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Description
Marine worm. This is a Tomopteris sp. annelid (segmented) worm. These transparent polychaete worms swim at the surface of the sea using forked paddle-like structures called parapodia. They are bioluminescent, producing yellow light. Caught off South Georgia Island.
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September 16th, 2018
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