Possible new species? “convict worm”
Be on the lookout! We are collecting images of a possible new species nicknamed the “convict worm” because of its black and white bands. It appears to be some kind of tube-dwelling worm. You can see images that have been found already by looking at the Convict Worm Collection or look at recent discussions that include the trend #convict-worm.
You can also “Dive In” to the Seafloor Explorer and start looking for some yourself.
Let us know if you can help narrow down this critter taxonomically!
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So far suggestions of a Genus level identification Tubulanus and Maldane “bamboo worm.” Part of the difficulty seems to be that most image records of these worms are from preserved samples that can have a drastically different color and shape from a live animal.
Found one here, at center. Also, I found a funny-elbowed louse-shaped crab on the left.
http://www.seafloorexplorer.org/subjects/standard/UNQ.20110623.100939109.245870.jpg
I found one here:
http://talk.seafloorexplorer.org/objects/ASF000074l