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Filograna implexa  Berkeley, 1835

Lacy tubeworm or coral worm


Emma Blacklock (2011)




Filograna implexa colony
Photo by Emma Blacklock

 

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Overview

Brief Summary


Physical Description

Size and Colour


Identification characteristics


Ecology

Distribution


Habitat Type


Micro-habitats and Associations


Behaviour

Lifestyle


Morphology

General Anatomy


Internal Anatomy


Physiology

Respiration and Nutrition


Senses and Circulation


Reproduction and Development


Excretion


Population status

Trends


Names & Taxonomy

Synonyms and Common names


Taxonomy


Information Resources

References

Internal Anatomy


There is still much mystery surrounding this species and its detailed anatomy.  Further detailed microscopic work will be invaluable to completely understand and appreciate organisms unique biology.




Longitudinal section of adult Filograna implexa 
Photo by Emma Blacklock




       
  
Longitudinal section of tentacular crown     
 Photo by Emma Blacklock  
       

Longitudinal section of mouth and head region
Photo by Emma Blacklock  
     
  

Longitudinal section of thorax and abdomen features
Photos by Emma Blacklock

 

Classification

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