Genus
Common name: Feather Duster Worm
Scientific name: Sabellastarte
Sabellastarte is a genus of marine polychaete worms known for their ornate and colorful crowns of feeding tentacles, which resemble feathers. These sedentary worms are popular in reef aquariums for their beauty and their role in filter feeding, helping to maintain water quality by consuming suspended particles. They typically inhabit tubes made from secreted mucus and sediment, and require stable water conditions with moderate flow and plenty of suspended microorganisms to thrive.