ID this tube worm please

[Kjames]

I’ve noticed several over the past 6 months. This one was hanging out deep in a coral colony. Obviously much larger than a Vermetid snail. The worm inside reminded me of bristle worms but much thinner and smaller.

 

[Uzidaisies]

Unless you can show me something sticking out the end of it, or the body of the worm, I have to believe that’s a vermetid snail of the big a** variety.

 

[Rick's Reviews]

Brilliant photo...

 

[Kjames]

Unless you can show me something sticking out the end of it, or the body of the worm, I have to believe that’s a vermetid snail of the big a** variety.

Challenge accepted. Good news is that I know where to find more.

 

[Kjames]

Unless you can show me something sticking out the end of it, or the body of the worm, I have to believe that’s a vermetid snail of the big a** variety.

 

[jassermd]

That's awesome! I'd say that's a vermitid snail... and that's one great way to rid yourself of one. Always wondered what they look like inside... mystery solved!
I usually take a pair of hemostats to them or glue them shut. I might have to rethink my strategy...

 

[dhanking]

Pretty sure it's a vermetid snail, tube worms usually tunnel into something.

 

[dhanking]

 

[dhanking]

they can get bigger than that