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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