Is this a type of Tubeworm?

Hi everyone,

Just hoping that you can help me id whats in the clip......I'm guessing it's a type of tube anemone, catching bloodworms (I think)!!!...I'm probably wrong on both accounts!!

It was filmed on a night dive in Gangga, Sulawesi.

Many thanks as ever for your help,

Jo

The anemone looks like an "armed anemone", Dofleinia armata. I haven't seen that coloration but there is a big variation in its coloration. It has a very powerful sting and can probably thank your video lights for a surprise feast! Not sure what the worms are exactly.

The anemone looks like an "armed anemone", Dofleinia armata. I haven't seen that coloration but there is a big variation in its coloration. It has a very powerful sting and can probably thank your video lights for a surprise feast! Not sure what the worms are exactly.

Hi Nick,

Great, many thanks for this.

Yes, the lights were certainly attracting a load of critters....a bit disconcerting when they're bumping in to you and getting tangled in your hair, just as well I don't have long hair!!

Cheers,

Jo

Hi Jo --

The worms are spawning nereid polychaetes.

Hi Jo --

The worms are spawning nereid polychaetes.

That's brilliant, thanks Leslie.

Jo