noaasanctuaries: Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree…worms? Christmas tree worms like these

noaasanctuaries: Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree…worms? Christmas tree worms like these in Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary burrow into coral, but leave two tree-like crowns protruding. These crowns are used for respiration and to catch a nice holiday dinner, in the form of microscopic phytoplankton. Worm wishes this holiday season from your National Marine Sanctuary System! (Photos: Steve Miller) I think this is such a neat looking creature! -- source link
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