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_8849-Edit
Author: Eric Roettinger
Eric Roettinger / Kahi Kai Images
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Photo size: 23.8 Mpixels (68.1 MB uncompressed) - 5976x3984 pixels (19.9x13.3 in / 50.6x33.7 cm at 300 ppi)