Branchiomma bombyx (Dalyell, 1853)
a sabellid polychaete

Branchiomma bombyx(Dalyell, 1853) - a sabellid polychaete, Branchial crown - close-up - magnified - white background

Image 0015: Branchial crown - close-up - magnified - white background (3)

Shows paired stylodes (flaps) and (dark) eyes on outer surface of radioles

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Magnification  macro-photographmacro-photograph
Photographed In a thin aquarium
Mounted in sea water
Background white background
Equipment used Canon EOS400D dSLR and MP-E 65mm x1 to x5 macro lens
Magnification factor x4
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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Image Reference P102819
Found as Tube (occupied)
Date 6 Apr 2012
OS grid ref SY67
Lat/Lon 50° 40' N, 2° 30' W
Location Dorset, VC9, England
Voucher 6 Apr 2012[C]
Record summary in leathery tube, on rock in shallow sublittoral
Return to Record page Branchiomma bombyx on 6 Apr 2012 at SY67 in Dorset
Return to Taxon page Branchiomma bombyx