Tube Worm? Vermetid Snail?

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by DeeBee, Jan 9, 2014.

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  1. DeeBee

    DeeBee Astrea Snail

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    This guy popped up in my QT and has grown quickly. Cool looking with the lime green stalk. Anyone have an idea of what it is?

    Appreciate the help.

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    DeeBee, Jan 9, 2014
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  2. Greg@LionfishLair

    Greg@LionfishLair 3reef Sponsor

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    It's a calcareous macro algae...Neomeris annulata (AKA caterpillar algae).
     
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  3. DeeBee

    DeeBee Astrea Snail

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    Very cool. Thank you for the information.


     
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  4. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    that is cool and the name dead on!
     
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