Thursday, June 18, 2009
The Dancing Worms: Followup
According to Paul Humann and Ned Deloach who compiled the book "Reef Fish Identification," the Dancing Worms have a scientific and common name.
Scientific: Heteroconger longissimus
Common: Brown Garden Eel
Their heads and bodies extend from the sand and they live in colonies. They continuously move in graceful, wave-like motions to catch plankton. (That's why they seem to dance!) They are eight to 15 inches long, with a maximum length of 20 inches.
We're heading back to the wreck this morning so Lynnie and Bruce can see the Dancing Worms and enjoy the scenic wreck!
Scientific: Heteroconger longissimus
Common: Brown Garden Eel
Their heads and bodies extend from the sand and they live in colonies. They continuously move in graceful, wave-like motions to catch plankton. (That's why they seem to dance!) They are eight to 15 inches long, with a maximum length of 20 inches.
We're heading back to the wreck this morning so Lynnie and Bruce can see the Dancing Worms and enjoy the scenic wreck!
// posted by Leenie @ 8:24 AM 
