by Ronald L. Shimek, PhD | Oct 24, 2013 | CORAL - Ronald L. Shimek, PhD, Marine
The common bristle worms seen in aquaria are fireworms. Categorized by scientists as worms in the Family Amphinomidae of the Annelid Class Polychaeta, fireworms are easily recognized by their possession of groups of white defensive bristles located on both sides of...
by Ronald L. Shimek, PhD | Sep 13, 2013 | CORAL - Ronald L. Shimek, PhD, Marine
Instead of Peter, Peter, Pumpkin-Eater, the phrase about Mantas entered my laughingly limited lexicon in the spring of 1991 when a few folks I knew, and a larger bunch that I didn’t, took a diving trip to Micronesia. Of course, I went along to look at the...
by Ronald L. Shimek, PhD | Aug 13, 2013 | CORAL - Ronald L. Shimek, PhD, Marine
Some Of The Weirdest Critters All right, I admit it. I am a fan of weird and bizarre animals. And, by definition, since nothing truly bizarre can have a backbone, that means I am fond of weird invertebrates. And by doggies, have I got one for you! And me! I have...
by Ronald L. Shimek, PhD | Jul 19, 2013 | CORAL - Ronald L. Shimek, PhD, Marine
Hi Folks, I hope this marks a return that is permanent, and that all the medical issues that have kept me chasing my tail for the last few months have been settled. Jellies I have been a fan of jellyfish ever since I learned that they were neither jelly nor fish. I...
by Ronald L. Shimek, PhD | May 12, 2013 | CORAL - Ronald L. Shimek, PhD, Marine
Whelks, Anemones, and Sea Urchins I am back to continue with my posting after an unexpected absence due to bodily self-decomposition. A word to the wise, don’t get old. Or if you do, don’t let your body know. It might just not like the process. ...
