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Fan worms
Family Sabellidae

There are also tiny white fan worms (fan diameter 2-3cm) on Chek Jawa. These have a double circle of feeding tentacles. They are more sensitive than the larger fan worms and will disappear into the sand at the slightest hint of danger.

 

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