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Parasabella media Bush, 1905
Bare-tipped Feather Worm; Parasol Feather-Duster
Family: Sabellidae

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© Neil McDaniel     (Photo ID #58553)

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Distribution of Parasabella media in British Columbia in British Columbia

Introduction


A large sabellid polychaete with a variously-coloured plume. The radiole tips are bare (lacking pinnules). The tube is parchment-like and large, up to 30 cm long. When the worm retracts the tube opening remains round. This worm is parasitized by the tiny snail Evalea tenuisculpta.

Note Author: Neil McDaniel

Status Information

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Synonyms and Alternate Names

Demonax medius (Bush, 1905)
Sabella media (Bush, 1905)

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