Peacock Worm – Sabella pavonina Close-Up

Peacock worm - Sabella pavonina - Up close

Sedentary worm with mucous tube encrusted with mud. Branchial crown is composed of two semicircular lobes joined at the base by a membrane. Branchial tuft can be reddish or whitish with dark stripes. Found on sandy or muddy and detritus substrates from 10 to 20-30 meters. Maximum size 25 centimeters.

Peacock worm - Sabella pavonina - Up close

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Uploaded on May 21, 2025

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Peacock worm - Sabella pavonina - Up close

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