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variety of morphologically different forms abound. All the 

 different feeding types — carnivores, suspension feeders, 

 and selective and nonselective deposit feeders — were rep- 

 resented in our samples. Mam 1 representatives from the 

 two major life modes, the errant (or free living) and the 

 sedentary (tubicolous) polychaetes were collected. 



Coloration of polychaete annelids is extremely di- 

 verse, from nearly translucent and white to a dark brown. 

 Predominant hues are light beige, tan, dark brown, and 

 various shades of olive and red. Some annelids dis- 

 played a cuticular irridescence that greatly enhanced 

 their appearance. Some forms possessed variegated pat- 



