Worms

Marine worms include the iconic Christmas tree worm, fireworms, ribbon worms and bobbit worms. A surprisingly diverse group with crucial reef roles.

18 species cataloged.

Species

• Bispira volutacornis - Twin fanworm
• Chloeia viridis - Green fireworm
• Eunice aphroditois - Bobbit worm
• Eurythoe complanata - Flat fireworm
• Hermodice carunculata - Bearded fireworm
• Protula tubularia - Pink fanworm
• Pseudoceros dimidiatus - Divided flatworm
• Pseudoceros ferrugineus - Rust flatworm
• Sabella spallanzanii - Mediterranean fanworm
• Sabellastarte spectabilis - Indo-Pacific feather duster
• Spirobranchus giganteus - Christmas tree worm
• Spirobranchus triqueter - European fanworm
• Filograna implexa - Filigree tubeworm
• Myxicola infundibulum - Slime tube worm
• Pherecardia striata - Striped fireworm
• Salmacina dysteri - Cluster tubeworm
• Serpula vermicularis - Calcareous tubeworm
• Spirobranchus lamarcki - Lamarck's spirograph