A Swimming worm

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  1. scootch1827

    scootch1827 Astrea Snail

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    I noticed a swimming worm about a week ago. Its about 1cm to 2cms long and its white. Now have been noticing multiples. Up to 4. What are they and are they bad?:confused:
     
    scootch1827, Jul 21, 2009
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  2. Bogie

    Bogie Snowflake Eel

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    pics would help:idea2:
     
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  3. charlesr1958

    charlesr1958 Flamingo Tongue

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    It is most likely an epitoke, which are how many worm species spawn. The worm either fully changes or creates a segment that breaks off and is nothing more than a vehicle to carry the worm's eggs or sperm up into the currents and release its payload. I have more on this subject along with photos within the worm section of my hitch hiker pages if you care to look.

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    charlesr1958, Jul 22, 2009
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