Scott & Jeanette Johnson, Kwajalein Unterwater
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Notospermus tricuspidatus (Quoy & Gaimard, 1833)
Nermertini nematodes - There are around 1,200 known species, some of which can grow up to 30 m long. Nematodes are predatory, so they can be blamed for the disappearance of some animals. Nematodes are often introduced into the tank with live rocks.
Notospermus tricuspidatus grows up to 30 cm long. The worm is black/bluish with a hint of green. It feeds on zoobenthos and is usually found in lagoons, pinnacles, and sea reefs, mostly in shallow water on gravel or under stones.
The special feature of this cord worm are the light green to whitish zigzag lines on its head, which form 3 points.
Borlasia tricuspida (synonym)
Borlasia tricuspidata (synonym)ks.
Synonymised names:
Lineus tricuspidatus (synonym)
Meckelia viridis (synonym)
Ophiocephalus viridis (synonym)
Nermertini nematodes - There are around 1,200 known species, some of which can grow up to 30 m long. Nematodes are predatory, so they can be blamed for the disappearance of some animals. Nematodes are often introduced into the tank with live rocks.
Notospermus tricuspidatus grows up to 30 cm long. The worm is black/bluish with a hint of green. It feeds on zoobenthos and is usually found in lagoons, pinnacles, and sea reefs, mostly in shallow water on gravel or under stones.
The special feature of this cord worm are the light green to whitish zigzag lines on its head, which form 3 points.
Borlasia tricuspida (synonym)
Borlasia tricuspidata (synonym)ks.
Synonymised names:
Lineus tricuspidatus (synonym)
Meckelia viridis (synonym)
Ophiocephalus viridis (synonym)
