divepix - Bearded Fireworm

Bearded Fireworm

Aspect:	Although not strictly speaking a "flatworm", this segmented worm is relatively flat, with each segment laterally sprouting tufts of severely irritating white "hairs". Although the head is logically part of the first segment as shown by one of the pictures below, the mouth is located under the second one. The animal is carnivorous, essantially feeding on coral and anemones.
Population:	Common.
Notable feature:	Usually bright colour combinations of green, red, yellow and turquoise.
Environment:	More often seen on sponges, but also on coral boulders and branching corals.
Behaviour:	Unconcerned by divers.