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03-03-2007, 05:57 PM
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Id needed
I just noticed this. It doesn't look like a feather duster. It almost looks like a Chrismas tree worm
This is just cropped a bit closer
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03-03-2007, 05:59 PM
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Not a clue,but it sure is cool.
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03-03-2007, 06:16 PM
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Looks like you better send it to Fla so tim can look over it for ya  |
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03-03-2007, 06:17 PM
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Looks like you better send it to Fla so tim can look over it for ya |
Did he set up a tank for you yet Britt?
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03-03-2007, 06:18 PM
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Did he set up a tank for you yet Britt?
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No but i will get his nano after 8-1-07 
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03-03-2007, 06:20 PM
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Cool!!
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03-03-2007, 07:57 PM
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Just some guy, you know?
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I'm not sure what it is, but it does look really cool
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03-03-2007, 11:26 PM
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there's a remote possibility it could be a CTW regrowing the branchial crown but I suspect it's a relative in the same family Serpulidae. CTWs are in the genus Spirobranchus. I can't tell what this one without looking at it under a microscope.
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03-04-2007, 03:10 AM
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there's a remote possibility it could be a CTW regrowing the branchial crown but I suspect it's a relative in the same family Serpulidae. CTWs are in the genus Spirobranchus. I can't tell what this one without looking at it under a microscope.
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Thank you for the ID attempt. I love your signature!
I googled "Serpulidae" the only reference I found about them being harmful said they can damage the hulls of ships. Did I really get lucky and find a cool hitchhiker that won't harm my corals?
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03-04-2007, 04:14 AM
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I'm not sure what it is, but it does look really cool
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I was thinking the same thing.
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03-04-2007, 08:26 AM
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It looks like more than one worm there...is that what everyone is seeing, as well?
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03-04-2007, 08:59 AM
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It looks very similar in colour to one of the Christmas Tree Worms I have on my CTW rock. I'd go with Leslie's reply, as she's the worm expert. 
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03-04-2007, 09:37 AM
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It looks like more than one worm there...is that what everyone is seeing, as well?
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I looked closer Chris I think you are right there apears to be a little one off to the left
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03-04-2007, 09:51 AM
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Pretty hardy little bugger that rock went through a 10 minute FW dip w/ Iodine a few weeks ago
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03-04-2007, 11:30 AM
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It's true Kelli, just not enough time in the day for all the worms I have to identify. Add in all the invert pics I do for forums I don't get much sleep! 
Many serpulids have an operculum. One of the radioles ('feathers') in the branchial crown becomes modified and essentially acts as a door when the animal withdraws into its tube. These can survive much longer periods of emersion in fresh water (while passing through the Panama Canal for example) so a 15 minute dip isn't a big deal for them.
The branchial crown is essentially 2 half circles that appear to be one structure. In some serpulids & sabellids as the worm grows & the branchial crown adds radioles one end of each half forms spirals. This one looks as if its regrowing the crown and you can see the shape of the crown really nicely in your pic. Okay if I download it? I'd like to include it in an upcoming aquarium club presentation.
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