Social Feather Duster

Social Feather Duster
Name: Social Feather Duster
Scientific Name: Bispira brunnea
Family: Feather Duster Worms
Taxonomic: Sabellidae
ID Group: Worms
Size: up to 1.2 in.
Depth Range: In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.)
Sightings: Seen sometimes

This Feather Duster has a circular crown that can be white, brown, or purple, often with darker centers.

Social Feather Dusters form clusters in areas with good water movement. Their crowns extend for feeding but retract when disturbed.