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sagittarius
Family
Chaetopteridae
CIRCUMTROPICAL
Mesochaetopterus sagittarius
Kapoho Point, Kailua, Oahu |
Kaupo Beach, Oahu |
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SAGITTARIUS TUBE WORM
These minute worms form dense colonies on wave benches. Tubes 3/8 inch tall are composed of sand grains glued together.
Sand and algae then accumulates between to form a carpet or mat.
Worldwide in warm seas.
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