Graeme Teague Photography

Magnificent Feather Duster

Caption: Magnificent Feather Duster
Scientific name: Sabellastarte magnifica
Location: Curacao, NA.
Copyright: © Graeme Teague 832-526-1123 gtphoto@shaw.ca
AGPix ID: AGPix_GrTePh23_0780
Photo Alignment: 35mm (vertical)
Comments: Magnificent feather duster worm - Curacao. Of all feather dusters in the West Indies, this is by far the largest with a double, circular crown of radioles up to 10 cm. The crown is colored in shades of brown with several series of spots forming bands of brown with light spots. The coloring of the pattern is highly variable, and can range from brown to dark purple, mahogany, gold or tan. The tube where the rest of the animal resides is parchment-like, and often hidden in recesses or embedded in the coral. GTPHOTO is a full knowledge/photo agency with all award winning photographers, filmmakers, authors, scientists & guides covering our world - marine specialists!