I found this creature squirming around in my mud puddle sample from last week. The video was shot at 100x, so whatever it is, it's pretty big. And yes, I know, it sounds like a cat Any ideas?
https://youtu.be/EdyAFe-3Tfw
Red spotted worm
Re: Red spotted worm
Yes that's of the genus Aeolosoma. I used to have a whole jar full of them from a pot of rainwater outside.
Re: Red spotted worm
Thanks. I'll be looking up that genus. Interesting critter to watch.
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Re: Red spotted worm
A more common name is bristle worm. They are sometimes seen in wastewater treatment plants.