These worms come in many bright colors and are sometimes referred to as Christmas tree worms. Can have up to five mouths and when an arm is broken off, the sea star will grow a new arm and the broken arm can grow a new body. Range from San Pedro California to Baja California, Mexico. The worm's feeding tentacles protrude from its tube to catch drifting plankton for food. These worms come in many bright colors and are sometimes referred to as Christmas tree worms.
Hermit crabs live in shells and are scavengers.
This crab became attached to my framer and I had to pry it free to release it. In a soupy mix of sea water, these two creatures seemed to be battling for feeding space, as the spiny brittle star piggybacks the blood star.