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Discussion in 'Inverts' started by PghSteeler, Jun 2, 2012.

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  1. PghSteeler

    PghSteeler Tassled File Fish

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    This hitchhiker came with my last coral. I know its some sort of worm but cant figure out exactly what it is. There are two in the picture if you look closely a larger one and a smaller one right next to it, the tube is a very thick hard calcium buildup and when they retract inside ( at lightening speed) they pull some sort of cap over the opening.
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  3. norg.

    norg. Kole Tang

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    Feather duster. Harmless filter feeder.
     
  4. PghSteeler

    PghSteeler Tassled File Fish

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    I know its a feather duster but wasnt sure what type, most of the hitchhiker ones I see are all white this one has a different shape and some color to it
     
  5. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    its a "RED" feather duster
     
  6. PghSteeler

    PghSteeler Tassled File Fish

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    Think I found an ID
    Pomatostegus stellatus- star horseshoe worm