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ribbon worm awaiting identification* updated Oct 08 Where seen? This short red ribbon worm is commonly seen at night. Red ones are seen on our Southern shores in coral rubble and near reefs. Longer pink ones are also sometimes seen in silty areas on our Northern shores near seagrasses and mangroves. Features: Grouped in this entry are ribbon worms that are 10-15cm long with broad flat bodies coloured red, orange or pink. Sometimes, the yellowish internal parts can be seen through the lower half of the body. Many of of these worms can be glimpsed among seaweeds at night, extending their bodies out of hiding places.They retract instantly as soon as light shines on them, or they feel a disturbance. You only get one chance at a flash photo of them! |
 Labrador, Jan 05 |
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 Sisters Islands, Feb 06 |
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Red ribbon worms on Singapore shores
 Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Mar 06  |
 Changi, Jul 06  |
 Kranji, Jun 06  |
 Kusu Island, Mar 06  |
 Sentosa, Jan 06  |
 Lazarus, Dec 06  |
*Species are difficult to positively identify without close examination.
On this website, they are grouped by external features for convenience of display.
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