Since about 1995 , large areas of shallow sea have been invaded by the worm , believed to be C. variopedatus .
In New Zealand there have been many recent reports of the parchment - like tubes of Chaetopterus littering beaches , especially after storms .
Since about 1995 , large areas of shallow sea have been invaded by the worm , believed to be Chaetopterus   .
In New Zealand there have been many recent reports of the parchment - like tubes of Chaetopterus littering beaches , especially after storms .