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Peacock worm (Sabella pavonina)

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Peacock worm feeding

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Peacock worm tentacles

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Peacock worm feeding

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Peacock worms feeding

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Peacock worm, close up

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Peacock worm building tube

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Peacock worm tentacles and mouth

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Peacock worm

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Peacock worms

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Peacock worms feeding

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Peacock worms feeding

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Peacock worms, some feeding and some withdrawn

© Elaine Whiteford / naturepl.com
Peacock worms feeding on plankton

© Trevor McDonald / www.photoshot.com
Sealoch anemones Protanthea simplex, withdrawn peacock worms and hydroid Obelia geniculata

© Elaine Whiteford / naturepl.com
Peacock worm tubes protruding from mud at low tide

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