Christmas Tree Worm Predators
When startled christmas tree worms rapidly retract into their burrows hiding from would be predators.
Christmas tree worm predators. In fact while the colorful crowns of these worms are visible most of their bodies are anchored in burrows that they bore into live coral. The christmas tree worm s most common predators are crabs and shrimps and there is strong evidence that sea urchins also chew on sabellid tubes. Primitive eyes help them spot shadows on the ocean floor. Some large tropical reef fish also eat christmas tree worms.
Bizarre christmas tree worms look out for predators using their gills.
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