Feather duster worm extends from its hole in the reef to capture food floating by in the current. Its hole is nestled between several holdfast stipes of giant kelp. San Nicholas Island Island. California, USA
Stock Photo: 10181 Species: Feather duster worm, Eudistylia polymorpha, Macrocystis pyrifera Location: San Nicholas Island, California, USA Format: Digital 3:2 Copyright © Phillip Colla, all rights reserved worldwide. Purchase a print of this image Request a review copy of this image Keywords: algae, animal, california, channel islands, eudistylia polymorpha, feather duster worm, giant kelp, invertebrate, kelp, macrocystis, macrocystis pyrifera, marine algae, marine invertebrate, marine plant, ocean, oceans, pacific, plant, san nicholas island, seaweed, serpulid feather duster, underwater, usa, wildlife, worms |