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Caribbean Christmas Tree Worm
Spirobranchus giganteus
2,778 observations in the source records
25 photos
Study shows up to four per card, from different observers, so you learn the species rather than one picture. Heart the good ones and swap any you do not like.
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What the records say
- 2,778 observations are recorded in the imported source snapshot. Observation source
Easily confused with
California Christmas Tree WormSpirobranchus spinosusStudy checks a spoken answer against these, and tells you which one you named.
Where it is recorded
| United States | 210 |
|---|---|
| United States Virgin Islands | 27 |
| Mexico | 18 |
| Quintana Roo | 15 |
| Texas | 10 |
| Panama | 6 |
| Provincia de Bocas del Toro | 6 |
| North Carolina | 5 |
| Hawaii | 5 |
| Puerto Rico | 3 |
Counts show where people looked, not only where it lives.
Classification
| Kingdom | Animals · Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Segmented Worms · Annelida |
| Class | Polychaete Worms · Polychaeta |
| Order | Sabellida |
| Family | Serpulid Tubeworms · Serpulidae |
| Genus | Christmas Tree Worms · Spirobranchus |
Sources
- Names, taxonomy and observation counts: www.inaturalist.org
- Photos and recordings: the creator and source are on each one.
- How much to rely on each source
Remember the name next time.
Practise Caribbean Christmas Tree Worm with real photos from different observers. Say the name out loud, and it comes back just before you would forget it.