Shy Feather Duster

Shy Feather Duster
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.