Photo Image Carla Scale Worm Asterophilia carlae

CARLA SCALE WORM

Asterophilia carlae

This worm is well camouflaged and commonly lives on sea stars. They are thought to mimic the tube feet of a sea star. They have orange coloration with numerous white tubercles. Their body size is up to 4 cm.
Frequency of sightings:
Occasional
Best time of year:
All Year Round
Divesites seen at:
Hairball 1, Hairball 2, Hairball 3, Heynus, Jahir, Jahir 2, Slow Poke, TK 1, TK2, TK3

Taxonomical order of this critter:
Invertebrate
Sea Worms
Annelide
Segmented
-	Bobbit Worm
-	Carla Scale Worm
-	Christmas tree worm
-	Clavigera Worm
-	Fire Worm