by Ronald L. Shimek, PhD | Oct 30, 2020 | CORAL - Ronald L. Shimek, PhD, Marine
The end of the tube of a maldanid polychaete in the genus Praxillura. The tubes of these unusual worms are characterized by several long thin extensions extending from the tubes’ ends. Close examination shows that a clear substance, probably mucus, extends between...
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...
