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Palp worm

Spionidae

Description:

Two ciliated tentacles (palps) extend from mucus-lined tubes buried in sand. Quickly retract when disturbed. Typically extend palps to feed at night. Up to 2.5 cm (1 in.).

Habitat:

Circumtropical.

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Dumaguete, Siquijor, Philippines

Spotted on Sep 30, 2012
Submitted on Nov 15, 2012

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