Christmas tree worms like these in Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary burrow into coral, but leave two tree-like crowns protruding. These crowns are used for respiration and to catch a nice holiday dinner, in the form of microscopic phytoplankton.
Worm wishes this holiday season from your National Marine Sanctuary System!
Although I am not religious, its the perfect excuse to post one of my favourite Christmas Tree Worm photos I have been keeping secret for a couple years.
Happy Holidays to and from every corner of the world, and I will be posting again in January!