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A photo taken 10 meters underwater off the coast of Batroun city north of Beirut Lebanon on the night of May 3, 2018 shows a bearded fireworm (Hermodice carunculata) which is a type of marine bristle-worm belonging to the Amphinomidae family, native to the tropical Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
Although they are tiny, between four and six inches in length, a sting from a bearded fireworm can be extremely painful / AFP PHOTO / IBRAHIM CHALHOUB

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This print captures the mesmerizing underwater world off the coast of Batroun city, north of Beirut, Lebanon. Taken on the night of May 3,2018, at a depth of 10 meters, it unveils an intriguing creature known as the bearded fireworm (Hermodice carunculata). This marine bristle-worm belongs to the Amphinomidae family and is native to both the tropical Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Despite its small size, measuring between four and six inches in length, this seemingly harmless creature possesses a potent defense mechanism. A sting from a bearded fireworm can inflict excruciating pain upon its unfortunate victim. Its vibrant colors and distinctive beard-like appendages make it stand out amidst its surroundings. The photographer Ibrahim Chalhoub skillfully captures every intricate detail in this close-up shot. The image showcases not only the beauty but also highlights nature's ability to surprise us with creatures that possess both allure and danger. This photograph serves as a reminder that beneath our oceans' surfaces lies an entire ecosystem filled with fascinating life forms waiting to be discovered. It invites viewers into a world where even tiny organisms like this bearded fireworm have their own unique place in maintaining balance within our fragile marine environments.

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