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Christmas Tree Worm Collection

The Christmas tree worm, scientifically known as Spirobranchus giganteus, is a fascinating creature found in various parts of the world

Background imageChristmas Tree Worm Collection: Hard coral (Porites lutea) with Christmas-tree worms (Spirobranchus giganteus), New Caledonia

Hard coral (Porites lutea) with Christmas-tree worms (Spirobranchus giganteus), New Caledonia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageChristmas Tree Worm Collection: Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemaria maria) hiding underneath a Christmas tree worm

Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemaria maria) hiding underneath a Christmas tree worm (Spirobranchus giganteus) Bonaire, Caribbean

Background imageChristmas Tree Worm Collection: Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus 1 and feather duster worm, Sabella spallanzanii 2, 3

Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus 1 and feather duster worm, Sabella spallanzanii 2, 3
6338491 Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus 1 and feather duster worm, Sabella spallanzanii 2, 3 by Lasinio (19th century); (add.info.: Christmas tree worm)

Background imageChristmas Tree Worm Collection: Macro detail of the Christmas Tree Worm

Macro detail of the Christmas Tree Worm (Spirobranchus giganteus); Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Background imageChristmas Tree Worm Collection: Bright orange christmas tree worm C015 / 3739

Bright orange christmas tree worm C015 / 3739
A bright orange christmas tree worm (Spirobranchus giganteus), close-up. Christmas tree worms live in tubes in hard coral. They get their name from their spiral tentacles

Background imageChristmas Tree Worm Collection: South Pacific, Solomon Islands. Close-up of a colorful Christmas tree worm or burrowing tube worm

South Pacific, Solomon Islands. Close-up of a colorful Christmas tree worm or burrowing tube worm. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imageChristmas Tree Worm Collection: Christmas Tree Worm (Spirobranchus spp. ) Fiji. South Pacific

Christmas Tree Worm (Spirobranchus spp. ) Fiji. South Pacific
Christmas Tree Worm (Spirobranchus spp.) Fiji. South Pacific

Background imageChristmas Tree Worm Collection: Christmas tree worm -Spirobranchus giganteus- on Acropora-stone coral -Acropora sp

Christmas tree worm -Spirobranchus giganteus- on Acropora-stone coral -Acropora sp.-, Makadi Bay, Red Sea, Hurghada, Egypt

Background imageChristmas Tree Worm Collection: Christmas Tree Worm (Spirobranchus giganteus) on Star Coral (Montastraea cavernosa)

Christmas Tree Worm (Spirobranchus giganteus) on Star Coral (Montastraea cavernosa), Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean

Background imageChristmas Tree Worm Collection: Blue Christmas tree worm (Spirobranchus giganteus), Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Blue Christmas tree worm (Spirobranchus giganteus), Cairns, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

Background imageChristmas Tree Worm Collection: Coral reef, Thailand C014 / 2891

Coral reef, Thailand C014 / 2891
Coral reef. Fish swimming around soft corals (order Alcyonacea) and brightly coloured Christmas tree worms (Spirobranchus giganteus) on a boulder made of Porites sp. hard coral

Background imageChristmas Tree Worm Collection: Christmas tree worms C014 / 2950

Christmas tree worms C014 / 2950
Christmas tree worms (Spirobranchus giganteus, colourful) on a coral reef. These polychaete marine worms are found in tropical regions throughout the world

Background imageChristmas Tree Worm Collection: Christmas Tree Worm, Brain Coral and Goby, Puenta Gruesa, Sian Ka an Biosphere Reserve

Christmas Tree Worm, Brain Coral and Goby, Puenta Gruesa, Sian Ka an Biosphere Reserve. Mahahual Peninsula, South Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Background imageChristmas Tree Worm Collection: South Pacific, Solomon Islands. A hermit crab living in hard coral hole next to a tube worm

South Pacific, Solomon Islands. A hermit crab living in hard coral hole next to a tube worm

Background imageChristmas Tree Worm Collection: Christmas tree worm

Christmas tree worm (Spirobranchus giganteus). This polychaete worm lives in a tube attached to coral or rock, and extends long radioles (yellow) into the water to trap passing food particles

Background imageChristmas Tree Worm Collection: Christmas Tree Worm (Spirobranchus sp). Borneo, Malaysia (RR)

Christmas Tree Worm (Spirobranchus sp). Borneo, Malaysia (RR)
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The Christmas tree worm, scientifically known as Spirobranchus giganteus, is a fascinating creature found in various parts of the world. One such location is New Caledonia, where a beautiful hard coral called Porites lutea serves as its home. The vibrant colors of the worms' feathery appendages create a mesmerizing sight. In the Caribbean waters of Bonaire, a Secretary blenny named Acanthemblemaria maria seeks shelter underneath the Christmas tree worm. This symbiotic relationship showcases nature's ability to provide protection and camouflage for different species. Moving on to the South Pacific Solomon Islands, we find an up-close view of these colorful burrowing tube worms. Their intricate patterns and vivid hues make them resemble miniature Christmas trees emerging from their sandy homes. Zooming in even further reveals macro details that highlight the delicate beauty of these creatures. Whether it's their ornate crowns or their slender bodies disappearing into coral crevices, every aspect captivates our attention. From Fiji in the South Pacific to Hurghada in Egypt's Red Sea, these worms can be found adorning various corals like Acropora-stone and Star Coral (Montastraea cavernosa). Their presence adds splashes of color to already breathtaking underwater landscapes. Australia's Great Barrier Reef also boasts its own version of this enchanting creature - the Blue Christmas tree worm. With its stunning blue hue contrasting against Cairns' clear waters, it becomes yet another testament to nature's artistic prowess.