Segmented Worms (Annelida)
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The annelids (Annelida), also known as the segmented worms or ringed worms, includes tubeworms, earthworms, and leeches. Many species are marine; others inhabit fresh water, or moist terrestrial environments. There are over 22,000 described species. WNI collection of annelid worms is meagre.

 

Polychaete Worms (Polychaeta)  
   
Amphinomidae  
Hermodice carunculata Bearded Fireworm
   
Serpulidae  
Spirobranchus giganteus Christmas Tree Worm
   
Leeches (Hirudinea)  
   
Haemopidae  
Haemopis plumbea? giant green leech

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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