Rare Reef Found In Scottish Sea Loch
April 2, 2007 @ 09:18 AM (EST)
Source: Dailyrecord.co.uk
A rare type of coral-like reef has been found in a second location in Scotland.
Serpulids, colourful structures found in only four other spots in the world - one of them also in Scotland - have been found growing in a sea loch.
The tube-like shells, housing colonies of red and orange worms, are on the bottom of Loch Teacuis in Argyll.
They were found during a routine scientific survey by Scottish Natural Heritage.
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