I.D. for organisms on live rock

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by mikeb, Dec 27, 2004.

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  1. mikeb

    mikeb Flamingo Tongue

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    What are the tiny flower looking things growing out of my LR. They look like little umbrellas and close up if you go near them. There so small I don't think I could get a good pic of them.
     
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  3. beamer

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    Sounds to me like they might be little feather dusters. I have those coming out of some of my rocks also. Would really need a pic though for one of the more experienced people to i.d. it for you. Maybe you could zoom in on it.

    Cindy
     
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    mikeb Flamingo Tongue

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    How's this? It's the best I could do.
     

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    beamer Sea Dragon

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    Your pic looks good to me. Its what I've been calling a feather duster, but the experts here may call it something else. They pop back inside pretty quickly!

    Cindy
     
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    mikeb Flamingo Tongue

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    Yes, they pop back in really quickly. It sounds like that's what they are. Thanks beamer ;D
     
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    And the winner is Feather Duster...luv' em!!!
     
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    Lol looks like an angel reaching down in the top left corner.....just thought i'd point that out....ok then.