ID this worm!

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by Dynamo28, Jul 26, 2009.

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  1. Dynamo28

    Dynamo28 Plankton

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    Does anyone know what kind of worm this is? It is about 2-3 mm thick and 3/4" long. I don't think it is a bristle worm. I've got a ton of them in my tank now and I'm very curious. Thanks a bunch!
     

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    Dynamo28, Jul 26, 2009
    Dynamo28, Jul 26, 2009
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  2. SAW39

    SAW39 Ritteri Anemone

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    You're right. I don't think it's a bristleworm, either. It's the wrong shape for a peanut worm. I'm stumped.
     
    SAW39, Jul 26, 2009
    SAW39, Jul 26, 2009
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  3. salsalito25

    salsalito25 Stylophora

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    here's my guess check out nemertea .. ribbon worms .. if that's not it there's plenty of pics there to help you Id the worm you have...

    Link: Worm Hitch Hikers



    BEst of luck to you...
     
    salsalito25, Jul 27, 2009
    salsalito25, Jul 27, 2009
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  4. charlesr1958

    charlesr1958 Flamingo Tongue

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    A much better, in focus photo would help a lot. It might even be a brittle starfish arm?

    Chuck
     
    charlesr1958, Jul 27, 2009
    charlesr1958, Jul 27, 2009
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  5. invert phil

    invert phil Millepora

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    It looks like a peanut worm to me, but a better focused picture would confirm it.
     
    invert phil, Jul 27, 2009
    invert phil, Jul 27, 2009
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  6. jaredrthrbswimn

    jaredrthrbswimn Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    The pic is kinda weird but I think i just got a coral rock with this. Is the green part hard like a shell?
     
    jaredrthrbswimn, Jul 30, 2009
    jaredrthrbswimn, Jul 30, 2009
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