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The genus Glycera is a group of polychaetes (bristle worms) commonly known as bloodworms. They are typically found on the bottom of shallow marine waters, and some species (e.g. common bloodworms) can grow up to 35 cm (14 in) in length.
Glyceridae is a family of polychaete worms. [1] They are commonly referred to as beak-thrower worms or bloodworms.They are bright red, segmented, aquatic worms. The proboscis worm Glycera is sometimes called bloodworm.
The annelids (/ ˈ æ n ə l ɪ d z /), also known as the segmented worms, comprise a large phylum called Annelida (/ ə ˈ n ɛ l ɪ d ə /; from Latin anellus 'little ring'). [ 3 ] [ a ] The phylum contains over 22,000 extant species , including ragworms , earthworms , and leeches .
Blood worm or bloodworm is an ambiguous term and can refer to: . Larvae of a non-biting midge (family Chironomidae) containing hemoglobin; Glycera, a polychaete often used for fishing bait
Glycera dibranchiata, also known as one variant of bloodworm, are segmented, red marine worms that grow up to 14-inches in length and have unique copper teeth made up of a mixture of protein, melanin and 10% copper. This copper concentration is the highest among any animal.
Map of the Southern African coastline showing some of the landmarks referred to in species range statements. The list of polychaete worms of South Africa is a list of species that form a part of the class Polychaeta (Phylum Annelida) fauna of South Africa.
Glycera may refer to: Glycera, genus of bloodworm; Glycera (given name) Glycera (courtesan), popular name for Hellenistic courtesans This ...
Glycera sheikhmujibi is 42 mm in length. It has a total of 158 segments and is 2.2 mm width in the middle of the body. One of its identifying features is the elongated bell-shaped suction mouth. The mouth is covered with papillae and its shape is cylindrical, but flexible. This animal has no eyes.