Tubeworm
Calcareous tubeworms that build hard white tubes on any submerged surface. The tubes are difficult to remove and can damage…
Organism Type: Tubeworms
Spirorbid Worm
Tiny calcareous spiralling tubeworms found on algae, shells, and aquaculture equipment. Individually minor but aggregate fouling increases surface roughness.
Calcareous Tubeworm
A globally distributed calcareous tubeworm and one of the most studied fouling organisms. Hydroides thrives in warm, sheltered waters and…
Serpulid Tubeworm
A large calcareous tubeworm that builds distinctive white tubes on hard substrates. In Scottish sea lochs, Serpula aggregations form reef-like…