Worm Identification

Cryptoblennie · 09/05/2012, 01:21 PM

I could not find this worm on the interwebz anywhere, so I am hoping someone here can help me out. He is a fast swimmer, and kind of undulates through the water. thanks.

SaltyWenStirred · 09/05/2012, 01:54 PM

yikes!!! running to my bed and hiding under the sheets!!!

SushiGirl · 09/05/2012, 02:14 PM

Looks like some kind of Polychaete, not sure what kind. This would be a good one to ask LeslieH about if she's not out studying worms somewhere. Kind of looks like it might have jaws, but it's hard to tell. I wouldn't want to keep it unless I had a safe place to do so (no corals, etc.).

lg7228 · 09/05/2012, 02:17 PM

Here is a good site to look at for an answer. I think it might be a Phyllodocidae

http://www.chucksaddiction.com/hitchworms.html

Sugar Magnolia · 09/05/2012, 02:18 PM

I'm thinking a species of eunice worm or oenone fulgida from the look of that mouth. http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-04/rs/index.php

You can always PM LeslieH with a link to this thread. She's the worm guru here at RC.

Cryptoblennie · 09/06/2012, 06:30 AM

Thanks all, I appreciate the input.

LeslieH · 10/19/2012, 07:20 PM

I know this thread is out of date but just for future reference the worm is a phyllodocid and no threat to corals.

09/05/2012, 01:21 PM	#1
Cryptoblennie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 47	Worm Identification I could not find this worm on the interwebz anywhere, so I am hoping someone here can help me out. He is a fast swimmer, and kind of undulates through the water. thanks.

09/05/2012, 01:54 PM	#2
SaltyWenStirred Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 245	yikes!!! running to my bed and hiding under the sheets!!! __________________ Innovative Marine 38g Nuvo Tank; Skkye 92W LED light Innovative Marine AuqaGadget - Skimmate Protein Skimmer, midsize Innovative Marine MiniMax All-In-One Media Reactor (PhosGuard) Nikon D90 35mm

09/05/2012, 02:14 PM	#3
SushiGirl Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX USA Posts: 8,267	Looks like some kind of Polychaete, not sure what kind. This would be a good one to ask LeslieH about if she's not out studying worms somewhere. Kind of looks like it might have jaws, but it's hard to tell. I wouldn't want to keep it unless I had a safe place to do so (no corals, etc.). __________________ Visit my Homepage or "My Albums" (via Profile) for hitchhiker pics. Current Tank Info: 55g softy/LPS tank & 20L reef tank

09/05/2012, 02:18 PM	#5
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	I'm thinking a species of eunice worm or oenone fulgida from the look of that mouth. http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-04/rs/index.php You can always PM LeslieH with a link to this thread. She's the worm guru here at RC. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

10/19/2012, 07:20 PM	#7
LeslieH Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,178	I know this thread is out of date but just for future reference the worm is a phyllodocid and no threat to corals. __________________ Cheers, Leslie So many worms, so little time... Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

09/05/2012, 02:17 PM	#4
lg7228 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 83	Here is a good site to look at for an answer. I think it might be a Phyllodocidae http://www.chucksaddiction.com/hitchworms.html

09/06/2012, 06:30 AM	#6
Cryptoblennie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 47	Thanks all, I appreciate the input.