divepix - Star Horseshoe Worm

Star Horseshoe Worm

Aspect:	Horn bell-shaped array of radioles, but with a deep u-shaped distorsion, spreading from a thin and often concealed tube. Feathers are usually banded white over purple or brown. CAUTION: not to be confused with the Horseshoe Worm, which is a phoronida - a totally different phylum. This is a *Star* Horseshoe Worm.
Population:	Not abundant.
Notable feature:	-
Environment:	Usually hidden under ledges or in recesses.
Behaviour:	Immediately retracts if appoached too closely or too fast.