Platynereis sp. I
During sexual reproduction, the normally benthic crawling worms, become pelagic and swim freely in the water column. These specimen were caught during a night plankton tow, in the lagoon of Gambier Islands.
Photo ID: IMG_8801-Edit
Author: Eric Roettinger
Eric Roettinger / Kahi Kai Images
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Photo size: 15.9 Mpixels (45.4 MB uncompressed) - 4878x3252 pixels (16.3x10.8 in / 41.3x27.5 cm at 300 ppi)