#amphinomida

[polychaete-of-the-day]

Today's worm is lil rainbow Eurythoe sp.

Photo by Johan Bas

[every-day-creechur]

Notopygos albiseta

A species of bristle worm found around Hawai'i, the Marshall Islands and other Pacific islands.

image by uwkwaj

[taxonomytournament]

Taxonomy Tournament: Annelids

Amphinomida. This order is made up of marine polychaete worms, such as the bearded fireworm

Eunicida. This order of benthic marine worms includes the Bobbit Worm aka the sand-striker

Which clade of animals is better?

Amphinomida

Eunicida

Show results

Voting ended onMar 4, 2024

[polychaete-of-the-day]

Today's worm is Pherecardia distincta - for some reason it reminds me of a fuzzy blanket, or perhaps a rug/carpet.

Photos by Sara Thiebaud

[polychaete-of-the-day]

Polychaete of the day is a Euphrosine sp. who found a little bubble! Its like a baby cheeto.

Photo by Ricardo Ferreiro Sanjurjo

[polychaete-of-the-day]

I promise, last fireworm for now. The classic bearded fireworm (Hermodice carunculata), this time in radioactive flavour!

Photo by terence zahner

[polychaete-of-the-day]

Incredible fireworm for y'all today. The whole of genus Chloeia is amazing.

Photo by albertcasals

[polychaete-of-the-day]

Okay, I think this one looks more draconic than our 'OG' green dragon nereid. Potentially Pareurythoe californica.

Photo by André Giraldi