Shy Feather Duster

Shy Feather Duster, Spawning

Spawning is the process of releasing eggs, sperm, or larvae into the environment as part of reproduction.

Name:	Shy Feather Duster
Scientific Name:	Megalomma sp.
Family:	Feather Duster Worms
Taxonomic:	Sabellidae
ID Group:	Worms
Size:	up to 1 in.
Depth Range:	In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.)
Sightings:	Seen sometimes

This Feather Duster has a circle of feather-like radioles patterned with bands of brown, lavender, and white. Its round crown has a distinct V-shaped fold.

The Shy Feather Duster retracts its crown quickly when disturbed.