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Eudistylia vancouveri  (Vancouver Feather-Duster)

Photo of Eudistylia vancouveri by Les Leighton
© Les Leighton (Photo ID #11575)

Photographer's Submitted Details

Photo Location Confederation Park, Burnaby, BC Photographer Les Leighton
Habitat Low intertidal, subtidal
Photo Date June 26, 2010 Upload Date July 17, 2010
Elevation (m)
UTM Zone # Latitude 49.291389465332
UTM Easting Longitude -122.998901367188
UTM Northing Photo ID # 11575
Notes In the low intertidal zone and exposed by the lowest tides. This marine worm has an operculum that seals its parchment-like tube against moisture loss. Video taken of specimens at Esquimalt lagoon can be viewed at YouTube - Vancouver Feather-duster Worm - Eudistyla vancouveri.


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