what is this white worm looking thing?

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  1. ducktales

    ducktales Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I have a couple of these from a LR i got from a LFS. They are white and they extend out of the rock, you can see it on the bottom of the rock near the sand. are they harmless?

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  3. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    i believe feather dusters, good things
     
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    ducktales Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    thanks. my initial thoughs were tube worms. they weren't there last night but showed up this morning.
     
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    divott Giant Squid

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    do they look "hard" with an opening at the end? if so , hopefully the duster part will emerge soon
     
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    ducktales Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    yea, they do. they look like a hard white tube sticking out of the rock. Thanks a lot.