Calcareous Tubeworms [Serpulidae]

Description

Divers often spot these tubeworms as small, chalky tubes attached to rocks, shells, or man-made structures. Some species build hard, calcareous homes that can look like tiny ridges or spirals, with feathery crowns peeking out when they’re feeding.

Genera

Christmastree Worms

Spirobranchus

Protula

Protula

Taxonomy