This is a site near Pennekamp Preserve. Photos by Rod 29 Mar 04 in about
20 feet water.
Location was The Horseshoe; Key Largo. (stoparr48c.jpg above)
I reduced picture size so they would be visible on your screen. Just click on thumbnail for 6 x 4 picture, and name for 10 x 8 full size picture or more info.
fireworm46.jpg
stoparr48.jpg
queparr50.jpg
fireworm46c.jpg is a Fireworm; TOXIC;
several similar species with sharp bristles; 3-6 inches;
They are segmented worms (Annelida) related to the Feather Duster Worms
and the extinct Trilobites;
stoparr48.jpg appears to be a female or transitional form of the Stoplight
Parrotfish..............
queparr50c.jpg appears to be the Queen
Parrotfish ; judging from markings around mouth .............
The other dive on this day was The Statue
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