Florent's Guide To The

Tropical Reefs

Star Horseshoe Worm
Pomatostegus stellatus
Star Horseshoe Worm
Category: Tube Worms
Scientific Name: Pomatostegus stellatus
Size: 0.75 to 1.5 in. (1.8 to 3.8 cm)  
Depth: 10-100 ft. (3-30 m)
Distribution: Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida
Annelida (Phylum)
└Polychaeta (Class)
 └Canalipalpata (Infraclass)
  └Sabellida (Order)
   └Serpulidae (Family)
    └Pomatostegus (Genus)

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