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Myrianida spp. (syllid polychaete)

Location: ~25 km offshore from Georgetown, SC

This is the reproductive adult phase of the polychaete worm formerly known as Autolytus.

Mature werms enter the plankton and brood their eggs, as shown here.

 

 

 


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