can anyone identify this mystery sea creature

What is that and where did it come from?

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can anyone identify this mystery sea creature

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My wife saw this creature in one of our rocks today. She tought it was a brittle star's leg, but saw it retract like it might be some kind of worm. Anyone know what this is?

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Peanut worm. They normally are very nocturnal.

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thanks
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