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Title: Interesting hitchhiker
Post by: dan2x38 on August 14, 2010, 10:35:02 PM
Picked up a torch coral some time ago. Awhile back noticed something on the base. It would show then retract. After awhile I didn't see it any more though it might have been a bristle worm. I'd wanted a picture to post it but never could get one. Today was doing something and noticed the little flash at the base again. Below are the pictures the first shows a small bore hole in the torch skeleton where it appears from. The second one shows what seems to be a little anemone. I only found that out after checking out a series of pics I took. Please forgive the poor quality had to use a flash up close to get these.

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Title: Re: Interesting hitchhiker
Post by: groan on August 15, 2010, 06:57:48 PM
I have lots of those, it looks like a featherduster of sorts. maybe a christmas tree worm? Hard to tell in the pic. I have a rock that is covered by some sort of encrusting monte that has 5-6 of them in it. looks very cool.

i also had mojano anemone's. a syringe of vinegar took care of them.
Title: Re: Interesting hitchhiker
Post by: Vincenzo. on August 21, 2010, 01:15:53 PM
they are barnacles.
Title: Re: Interesting hitchhiker
Post by: dan2x38 on August 21, 2010, 01:51:41 PM
Quote from: Vince. on August 21, 2010, 01:15:53 PM
they are barnacles.

Not this one it is either a feather duster or tube worm.
Title: Re: Interesting hitchhiker
Post by: Vincenzo. on August 21, 2010, 06:59:09 PM
then its either: Sabellid or Serpulid


Title: Re: Interesting hitchhiker
Post by: dan2x38 on August 22, 2010, 05:44:27 PM
Quote from: Vince. on August 21, 2010, 06:59:09 PM
then its either: Sabellid or Serpulid

hunnnn... will check it out