Eudistylia vancouveri
(Vancouver Feather-Duster)
© 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)
Latitude
49.291389465332
Longitude
-122.998901367188
Photo ID #
11575
Comments
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.