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  • In areas of strong current, soft corals will extend their polyps to feed upon plankton and other detritus transported by the water flow
    4864 05 apr 2007.JPG
  • In areas of strong current, soft corals will extend their polyps to feed upon plankton and other detritus transported by the water flow
    4855 05 apr 2007.JPG
  • In areas of strong current, soft corals will extend their polyps to feed upon plankton and other detritus transported by the water flow
    4846 05 apr 2007.JPG
  • 3251 20 Nov 2009.JPG
  • A cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) feeding on freshly killed wildebeest watches a Jackal warily
    9753 13 Sep 2011 .jpg
  • A cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) begins to feed on wildebeest
    9314 13 Sep 2011 .jpg
  • A cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) begins to feed on a wildebeest as it's brother keeps an eye open for other predators that may steal the recently killed animal
    9329 13 Sep 2011 .jpg
  • Two cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) feed on a freshly killed wildebeest
    9402 13 Sep 2011 .jpg
  • The Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a nocturnal, carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. The devil can only be found in the wild in the Australian island state of Tasmania. Devils are becoming increasingly uncommon and difficult to find, due to the spread of a cancer-like virus named Devil Tumour Disease. The disease, which is spread via contact with other devils, causes large growths to develop around the facial area. The cancer kills the devil
    4500 18 Mar 2010 .JPG
  • The Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a nocturnal, carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. The devil can only be found in the wild in the Australian island state of Tasmania. Devils are becoming increasingly uncommon and difficult to find, due to the spread of a cancer-like virus named Devil Tumour Disease. The disease, which is spread via contact with other devils, causes large growths to develop around the facial area. The cancer kills the devil
    0725 29 Dec 2009 .JPG
  • The Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a nocturnal, carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. The devil can only be found in the wild in the Australian island state of Tasmania. Devils are becoming increasingly uncommon and difficult to find, due to the spread of a cancer-like virus named Devil Tumour Disease. The disease, which is spread via contact with other devils, causes large growths to develop around the facial area. The cancer kills the devil
    4493 18 Mar 2010 .JPG
  • The Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a nocturnal, carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. The devil can only be found in the wild in the Australian island state of Tasmania. Devils are becoming increasingly uncommon and difficult to find, due to the spread of a cancer-like virus named Devil Tumour Disease. The disease, which is spread via contact with other devils, causes large growths to develop around the facial area. The cancer kills the devil
    0715 29 Dec 2009 .JPG
  • The Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a nocturnal, carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. The devil can only be found in the wild in the Australian island state of Tasmania. Devils are becoming increasingly uncommon and difficult to find, due to the spread of a cancer-like virus named Devil Tumour Disease. The disease, which is spread via contact with other devils, causes large growths to develop around the facial area. The cancer kills the devil
    4512 18 Mar 2010 .JPG
  • Shy Albatross (Thalassarche cauta) - Tasmania
    8515-12-Jan-2010-anaspides-idw.jpg
  • Shy Albatross (Thalassarche cauta) - Tasmania
    8447-12-Jan-2010-anaspides-idw.jpg
  • The Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a nocturnal, carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. The devil can only be found in the wild in the Australian island state of Tasmania. Devils are becoming increasingly uncommon and difficult to find, due to the spread of a cancer-like virus named Devil Tumour Disease. The disease, which is spread via contact with other devils, causes large growths to develop around the facial area. The cancer kills the devil
    2900 03 Oct 2011 A.JPG
  • The Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a nocturnal, carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. The devil can only be found in the wild in the Australian island state of Tasmania. Devils are becoming increasingly uncommon and difficult to find, due to the spread of a cancer-like virus named Devil Tumour Disease. The disease, which is spread via contact with other devils, causes large growths to develop around the facial area. The cancer kills the devil
    2811 03 Oct 2011 .JPG
  • The Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a nocturnal, carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. The devil can only be found in the wild in the Australian island state of Tasmania. Devils are becoming increasingly uncommon and difficult to find, due to the spread of a cancer-like virus named Devil Tumour Disease. The disease, which is spread via contact with other devils, causes large growths to develop around the facial area. The cancer kills the devil
    4535 18 Mar 2010 .JPG
  • The Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a nocturnal, carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. The devil can only be found in the wild in the Australian island state of Tasmania. Devils are becoming increasingly uncommon and difficult to find, due to the spread of a cancer-like virus named Devil Tumour Disease. The disease, which is spread via contact with other devils, causes large growths to develop around the facial area. The cancer kills the devil
    4523 18 Mar 2010 .JPG
  • The Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a nocturnal, carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. The devil can only be found in the wild in the Australian island state of Tasmania. Devils are becoming increasingly uncommon and difficult to find, due to the spread of a cancer-like virus named Devil Tumour Disease. The disease, which is spread via contact with other devils, causes large growths to develop around the facial area. The cancer kills the devil
    4507 18 Mar 2010 .JPG
  • The Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a nocturnal, carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. The devil can only be found in the wild in the Australian island state of Tasmania. Devils are becoming increasingly uncommon and difficult to find, due to the spread of a cancer-like virus named Devil Tumour Disease. The disease, which is spread via contact with other devils, causes large growths to develop around the facial area. The cancer kills the devil
    4496 18 Mar 2010 .JPG
  • Shy Albatross (Thalassarche cauta) - Tasmania
    8529-12-Jan-2010-anaspides-idw.jpg
  • Shy Albatross (Thalassarche cauta) - Tasmania
    8519-12-Jan-2010-anaspides-idw.jpg
  • Shy Albatross (Thalassarche cauta) - Tasmania
    1828-12-Jan-2010-anaspides-idw.jpg
  • Shy Albatross (Thalassarche cauta) - Tasmania
    0817-07-Jan-2010-anaspides-idw.jpg
  • Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) - Canada
    anaspides-idw-6086-19-sep-2008.jpg
  • Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) - Canada
    anaspides-idw-5962-16-sep-2008.jpg
  • The Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a nocturnal, carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. The devil can only be found in the wild in the Australian island state of Tasmania. Devils are becoming increasingly uncommon and difficult to find, due to the spread of a cancer-like virus named Devil Tumour Disease. The disease, which is spread via contact with other devils, causes large growths to develop around the facial area. The cancer kills the devil
    4524 18 Mar 2010 .JPG
  • The Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a nocturnal, carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. The devil can only be found in the wild in the Australian island state of Tasmania. Devils are becoming increasingly uncommon and difficult to find, due to the spread of a cancer-like virus named Devil Tumour Disease. The disease, which is spread via contact with other devils, causes large growths to develop around the facial area. The cancer kills the devil
    4522 18 Mar 2010 .JPG
  • Shy Albatross (Thalassarche cauta) - Tasmania
    8527-12-Jan-2010-anaspides-idw.jpg
  • Shy Albatross (Thalassarche cauta) - Tasmania
    1839-12-Jan-2010-anaspides-idw.jpg
  • Shy Albatross (Thalassarche cauta) - Tasmania
    1808-12-Jan-2010-anaspides-idw.jpg
  • Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) - Canada
    anaspides-idw-6047-19-sep-2008.jpg
  • Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) - Canada
    anaspides-idw-6015-19-sep-2008.jpg
  • The Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a nocturnal, carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. The devil can only be found in the wild in the Australian island state of Tasmania. Devils are becoming increasingly uncommon and difficult to find, due to the spread of a cancer-like virus named Devil Tumour Disease. The disease, which is spread via contact with other devils, causes large growths to develop around the facial area. The cancer kills the devil
    4532 18 Mar 2010 .JPG
  • The Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a nocturnal, carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. The devil can only be found in the wild in the Australian island state of Tasmania. Devils are becoming increasingly uncommon and difficult to find, due to the spread of a cancer-like virus named Devil Tumour Disease. The disease, which is spread via contact with other devils, causes large growths to develop around the facial area. The cancer kills the devil
    4502a 18 Mar 2010 .JPG
  • The Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a nocturnal, carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. The devil can only be found in the wild in the Australian island state of Tasmania. Devils are becoming increasingly uncommon and difficult to find, due to the spread of a cancer-like virus named Devil Tumour Disease. The disease, which is spread via contact with other devils, causes large growths to develop around the facial area. The cancer kills the devil
    4502 18 Mar 2010 .JPG
  • Shy Albatross (Thalassarche cauta) - Tasmania
    8449-12-Jan-2010-anaspides-idw.jpg
  • Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) - Canada
    anaspides-idw-6045-16-sep-2008.jpg
  • The Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a nocturnal, carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. The devil can only be found in the wild in the Australian island state of Tasmania. Devils are becoming increasingly uncommon and difficult to find, due to the spread of a cancer-like virus named Devil Tumour Disease. The disease, which is spread via contact with other devils, causes large growths to develop around the facial area. The cancer kills the devil
    4536 18 Mar 2010 .JPG
  • Shy Albatross (Thalassarche cauta) - Tasmania
    1818-12-Jan-2010-anaspides-idw.jpg
  • Running Long-billed Curlew (Numenius americanus) captures worm in morning light
    anaspides-idw-3174-28-jan-2009.jpg
  • Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) - Canada
    anaspides-idw-6051-16-sep-2008.jpg
  • Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) - Canada
    anaspides-idw-5959-16-sep-2008.jpg
  • anaspides-idw-5382-18-sep-2008.jpg
  • The gannet is a member of the Booby family which consists of tropical birds, and is related to the families of shags, pelicans, and frigate birds. There are three sub-species of gannet which are situated in the temperate regions of the world...Although the Australasian Gannet is the smallest of the three sub-species, adults have a wing-span of up to 2 m and an average weight of 2 kg. The average lifespan of the gannet which is estimated at between 25-40 years
    anaspides-idw-2571-03-jan-2007.jpg
  • The Kermode bear, also known as the "spirit bear" or "ghost bear", is subspecies of the American Black Bear living in the central coast of British Columbia, and noted for a small percentage of their population having white or cream-coloured coats. This colour variant is due to a unique recessive trait in their gene pool—they are neither albino nor related to polar bears.<br />
<br />
Because of their ghost-like appearance, "spirit bears" hold a prominent place in the American Indian mythology of the area.<br />
<br />
The kermodei subspecies ranges from Princess Royal Island to Prince Rupert Island on the coast, and inland toward Hazelton, British Columbia.
    1873 24 Sep 2009.jpg
  • anaspides-idw-5200-17-sep-2008.jpg
  • anaspides-idw-3224-14-sep-2008.jpg
  • The Kermode bear, also known as the "spirit bear" or "ghost bear", is subspecies of the American Black Bear living in the central coast of British Columbia, and noted for a small percentage of their population having white or cream-coloured coats. This colour variant is due to a unique recessive trait in their gene pool—they are neither albino nor related to polar bears.<br />
<br />
Because of their ghost-like appearance, "spirit bears" hold a prominent place in the American Indian mythology of the area.<br />
<br />
The kermodei subspecies ranges from Princess Royal Island to Prince Rupert Island on the coast, and inland toward Hazelton, British Columbia.
    5940 24 Sep 2009.jpg
  • The Kermode bear, also known as the "spirit bear" or "ghost bear", is subspecies of the American Black Bear living in the central coast of British Columbia, and noted for a small percentage of their population having white or cream-coloured coats. This colour variant is due to a unique recessive trait in their gene pool—they are neither albino nor related to polar bears.<br />
<br />
Because of their ghost-like appearance, "spirit bears" hold a prominent place in the American Indian mythology of the area.<br />
<br />
The kermodei subspecies ranges from Princess Royal Island to Prince Rupert Island on the coast, and inland toward Hazelton, British Columbia.
    2017 24 Sep 2009.jpg
  • The Kermode bear, also known as the "spirit bear" or "ghost bear", is subspecies of the American Black Bear living in the central coast of British Columbia, and noted for a small percentage of their population having white or cream-coloured coats. This colour variant is due to a unique recessive trait in their gene pool—they are neither albino nor related to polar bears.<br />
<br />
Because of their ghost-like appearance, "spirit bears" hold a prominent place in the American Indian mythology of the area.<br />
<br />
The kermodei subspecies ranges from Princess Royal Island to Prince Rupert Island on the coast, and inland toward Hazelton, British Columbia.
    2012 24 Sep 2009.jpg
  • The Kermode bear, also known as the "spirit bear" or "ghost bear", is subspecies of the American Black Bear living in the central coast of British Columbia, and noted for a small percentage of their population having white or cream-coloured coats. This colour variant is due to a unique recessive trait in their gene pool—they are neither albino nor related to polar bears.<br />
<br />
Because of their ghost-like appearance, "spirit bears" hold a prominent place in the American Indian mythology of the area.<br />
<br />
The kermodei subspecies ranges from Princess Royal Island to Prince Rupert Island on the coast, and inland toward Hazelton, British Columbia.
    1913 24 Sep 2009.jpg
  • The Kermode bear, also known as the "spirit bear" or "ghost bear", is subspecies of the American Black Bear living in the central coast of British Columbia, and noted for a small percentage of their population having white or cream-coloured coats. This colour variant is due to a unique recessive trait in their gene pool—they are neither albino nor related to polar bears.<br />
<br />
Because of their ghost-like appearance, "spirit bears" hold a prominent place in the American Indian mythology of the area.<br />
<br />
The kermodei subspecies ranges from Princess Royal Island to Prince Rupert Island on the coast, and inland toward Hazelton, British Columbia.
    1856 24 Sep 2009.jpg
  • 0489 27 Oct 2010.JPG
  • A sea otter (Enhydra lutris) uses its exceptionally adapted and sharp teeth to bite into a pacific .razor clam (Siliqua patula) it has found on the sea floor off the coast of northern California
    9257 04 Feb 2009.JPG
  • 3607 26 aug 2008.JPG
  • American Bison (Bison bison) - USA
    0529-07-mar-2009-anaspides-idw.jpg
  • American Bison (Bison bison) - USA
    0526-07-mar-2009-anaspides-idw.jpg
  • anaspides-idw-5772-18-sep-2008.jpg
  • The gannet is a member of the Booby family which consists of tropical birds, and is related to the families of shags, pelicans, and frigate birds. There are three sub-species of gannet which are situated in the temperate regions of the world...Although the Australasian Gannet is the smallest of the three sub-species, adults have a wing-span of up to 2 m and an average weight of 2 kg. The average lifespan of the gannet which is estimated at between 25-40 years
    anaspides-idw-2588-03-jan-2007.jpg
  • The Kermode bear, also known as the "spirit bear" or "ghost bear", is subspecies of the American Black Bear living in the central coast of British Columbia, and noted for a small percentage of their population having white or cream-coloured coats. This colour variant is due to a unique recessive trait in their gene pool—they are neither albino nor related to polar bears.<br />
<br />
Because of their ghost-like appearance, "spirit bears" hold a prominent place in the American Indian mythology of the area.<br />
<br />
The kermodei subspecies ranges from Princess Royal Island to Prince Rupert Island on the coast, and inland toward Hazelton, British Columbia.
    5710 24 Sep 2009.jpg
  • The Kermode bear, also known as the "spirit bear" or "ghost bear", is subspecies of the American Black Bear living in the central coast of British Columbia, and noted for a small percentage of their population having white or cream-coloured coats. This colour variant is due to a unique recessive trait in their gene pool—they are neither albino nor related to polar bears.<br />
<br />
Because of their ghost-like appearance, "spirit bears" hold a prominent place in the American Indian mythology of the area.<br />
<br />
The kermodei subspecies ranges from Princess Royal Island to Prince Rupert Island on the coast, and inland toward Hazelton, British Columbia.
    5698 24 Sep 2009.jpg
  • The Kermode bear, also known as the "spirit bear" or "ghost bear", is subspecies of the American Black Bear living in the central coast of British Columbia, and noted for a small percentage of their population having white or cream-coloured coats. This colour variant is due to a unique recessive trait in their gene pool—they are neither albino nor related to polar bears.<br />
<br />
Because of their ghost-like appearance, "spirit bears" hold a prominent place in the American Indian mythology of the area.<br />
<br />
The kermodei subspecies ranges from Princess Royal Island to Prince Rupert Island on the coast, and inland toward Hazelton, British Columbia.
    2053 24 Sep 2009.jpg
  • The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) is one of two Hyenas found in Kenya (the other being the shy, purely nocturnal Striped Hyena).  Social animals with high intelligence, hyenas form hunting packs and frequently clash with lions over food and territory.  Spotted hyenas derive the majority of their nourishment by hunting medium sized ungulates
    5619 04 Sep 2011 .JPG
  • Spirit Bear (Ursus americanus kermodei) - Canada..The Kermode bear, also known as the "spirit bear" or "ghost bear", is subspecies of the American Black Bear living in the central coast of British Columbia, and noted for a small percentage of their population having white or cream-colored coats. This colour variant is due to a unique recessive trait in their gene pool
    5716 24 sep 2009.jpg
  • Lionfish are voracious predators belonging to the scorpionfish family.  The distinctly striped fish uses its long venomous and often feathered fins in such as a way that they appear almost memorising.  Once a prey is sighted, the lionfish will slowly approach and then at the last minute open its cavernous mouth and dart forward with amazing speed.  The opening of the mouth and movement creates a vacuum which sucks into the mouth any unsuspecting prey.  All fifteen species of lionfish (Pterois sp) are venomous
    2723 18 Apr 2011.JPG
  • anaspides-idw-5661-18-sep-2008.jpg
  • anaspides-idw-5648-18-sep-2008.jpg
  • Black Bear (Ursus americanus) catching salmon- Canada
    anaspides-idw-3155-14-sep-2008.jpg
  • The Kermode bear, also known as the "spirit bear" or "ghost bear", is subspecies of the American Black Bear living in the central coast of British Columbia, and noted for a small percentage of their population having white or cream-coloured coats. This colour variant is due to a unique recessive trait in their gene pool—they are neither albino nor related to polar bears.<br />
<br />
Because of their ghost-like appearance, "spirit bears" hold a prominent place in the American Indian mythology of the area.<br />
<br />
The kermodei subspecies ranges from Princess Royal Island to Prince Rupert Island on the coast, and inland toward Hazelton, British Columbia.
    2035 24 Sep 2009.jpg
  • The Kermode bear, also known as the "spirit bear" or "ghost bear", is subspecies of the American Black Bear living in the central coast of British Columbia, and noted for a small percentage of their population having white or cream-coloured coats. This colour variant is due to a unique recessive trait in their gene pool—they are neither albino nor related to polar bears.<br />
<br />
Because of their ghost-like appearance, "spirit bears" hold a prominent place in the American Indian mythology of the area.<br />
<br />
The kermodei subspecies ranges from Princess Royal Island to Prince Rupert Island on the coast, and inland toward Hazelton, British Columbia.
    2029 24 Sep 2009.jpg
  • The Kermode bear, also known as the "spirit bear" or "ghost bear", is subspecies of the American Black Bear living in the central coast of British Columbia, and noted for a small percentage of their population having white or cream-coloured coats. This colour variant is due to a unique recessive trait in their gene pool—they are neither albino nor related to polar bears.<br />
<br />
Because of their ghost-like appearance, "spirit bears" hold a prominent place in the American Indian mythology of the area.<br />
<br />
The kermodei subspecies ranges from Princess Royal Island to Prince Rupert Island on the coast, and inland toward Hazelton, British Columbia.
    1870 24 Sep 2009.jpg
  • anaspides-idw-4862-17-sep-2008.jpg
  • The Kermode bear, also known as the "spirit bear" or "ghost bear", is subspecies of the American Black Bear living in the central coast of British Columbia, and noted for a small percentage of their population having white or cream-coloured coats. This colour variant is due to a unique recessive trait in their gene pool—they are neither albino nor related to polar bears.<br />
<br />
Because of their ghost-like appearance, "spirit bears" hold a prominent place in the American Indian mythology of the area.<br />
<br />
The kermodei subspecies ranges from Princess Royal Island to Prince Rupert Island on the coast, and inland toward Hazelton, British Columbia.
    5699 24 Sep 2009.jpg
  • The Kermode bear, also known as the "spirit bear" or "ghost bear", is subspecies of the American Black Bear living in the central coast of British Columbia, and noted for a small percentage of their population having white or cream-coloured coats. This colour variant is due to a unique recessive trait in their gene pool—they are neither albino nor related to polar bears.<br />
<br />
Because of their ghost-like appearance, "spirit bears" hold a prominent place in the American Indian mythology of the area.<br />
<br />
The kermodei subspecies ranges from Princess Royal Island to Prince Rupert Island on the coast, and inland toward Hazelton, British Columbia.
    1900 24 Sep 2009.jpg
  • Lionfish are voracious predators belonging to the scorpionfish family.  The distinctly striped fish uses its long venomous and often feathered fins in such as a way that they appear almost memorising.  Once a prey is sighted, the lionfish will slowly approach and then at the last minute open its cavernous mouth and dart forward with amazing speed.  The opening of the mouth and movement creates a vacuum which sucks into the mouth any unsuspecting prey.  All fifteen species of lionfish (Pterois sp) are venomous
    2723 18 Apr 2011.JPG
  • 6138 24 Sep 2009.JPG
  • American Bison (Bison bison) - USA
    0514-07-mar-2009-anaspides-idw.jpg
  • Spirit Bear (Ursus americanus kermodei) - Canada..The Kermode bear, also known as the "spirit bear" or "ghost bear", is subspecies of the American Black Bear living in the central coast of British Columbia, and noted for a small percentage of their population having white or cream-colored coats. This colour variant is due to a unique recessive trait in their gene pool
    3462 14 sep 2008.jpg
  • anaspides-idw-1948-09-apr-2006.jpg
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    5199 13 May 2005 .JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    4759 04 Apr 2007.JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    3469 27 Mar 2007.JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    6119 21 May 2005 .JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    5226 13 May 2005 .JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    5203 13 May 2005 .JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    4782 04 Apr 2007.JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    3468 27 Mar 2007.JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    4783 04 Apr 2007.JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    4780 04 Apr 2007.JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    6614 24 May 2005 .JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    6613 24 May 2005 .JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    4760 04 Apr 2007.JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    6679 25 May 2005 .JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    6672 25 May 2005 .JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    4784 04 Apr 2007.JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    4778 04 Apr 2007.JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    3612 14 Jun 2006 .JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    4779 04 Apr 2007.JPG
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