Natal scale-worm cruising on the underside of a rock on the rocky shores. Unknown location, South Africa (2021). Body elongated, about four times as long as broad. Upper surface of the body covered by 12 pairs of flat bean-shaped scales - called 'elytra' by Day (1969). Surface of each elytra covered with low spherical tubercles… Continue reading Natal scale-worm (Lepidonotus durbanensis)
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Colonial worm-shell (Dendropoma corallinaceum)
A colony of colonial worm-shell on a rock boulder. Jacobsbaai, Western Cape (2020) - iNaturalist A small gregarious species forming an intertwining mass of long, white, worm-like tubes, often sunken into encrusting coralline algae. Operculum present. About 10 mm long. A filter-feeder which spins a mucus net to trap floating particles. Two Oceans: A Guide… Continue reading Colonial worm-shell (Dendropoma corallinaceum)
F*CK FISH 