Can anyone help me identify this serpulid worm collected from the Chennai coast?

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Sajan Sebastian

Hi,

I can see it as a Terebellid worm, check its number of thoracic chaetiger, TC and number of branchiae. ( From the picture it looks like has got 3 pairs of branchia.) You can refer this link for identification .

hope this will help

cheers

sajan

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Angel De Leon

Is a terebellid, but in necessary see some characteristics

Javed Mustaquim

Yes, it is a terebellid worm, not serpulid.