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Creature ID White polyp worm



 
 
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Old August 3rd 04, 05:16 AM
Chris
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Default Creature ID White polyp worm

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well saw what seemed to be a new cluster of polyps this morning, but
this evening it was on the other side of the tank, anyone have any idea
what this is??

Thanks
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Old August 3rd 04, 11:29 PM
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Default Creature ID White polyp worm

That is not worm, but a mollusk of the Order Nudibranch, family Tritonid and more than
likely it is the species Tritoniopsis elegans, common name Elegant Nudibranch. It is one
of the nukes that you don't want in your tank for sure, as they feed off of corals and
this one is nasty

http://www.seaslugforum.net/triteleg.htm
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: well saw what seemed to be a new cluster of polyps this morning, but
: this evening it was on the other side of the tank, anyone have any idea
: what this is??
:
: Thanks


 




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