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: 15_Platynereis_Dumereii_SouthPAC_Eric_Roettinger_Kahikai_Tara_Oceans_2011
Author: Eric Roettinger
Eric Roettinger / Kahi Kai Images
Model Release: No
Property Release: No
Photo size: 25.4 Mpixels (72.7 MB uncompressed) - 6000x4237 pixels (20x14.1 in / 50.8x35.9 cm at 300 ppi)