Eurythoe complanata

Posted on 06 February 2013 by Nazca admin

 

This polychaete, known as the fireworm, has rows of fine hairs along the sides of its body that act as irritants, easily breaking off into whatever bumps against them and serving as an effective mechanism of defense.

 

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