Unknown Annelid

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EthanBCW
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Unknown Annelid

#1 Post by EthanBCW » Wed Jan 04, 2023 12:27 am

https://imgur.com/Jr8we28
https://imgur.com/4ELBigf
https://youtu.be/oREyCiYs96s
Hi,
I found this in a freshwater pond, it must be some kind of annelid. I'm not very knowledgeable about these types of organisms - could somebody please help me identify this?
It is about 1.5 - 2cm in length.
Thanks,
Ethan
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Tom Jones
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Re: Unknown Annelid

#2 Post by Tom Jones » Wed Jan 04, 2023 4:21 pm

Looks like Dero digitata.
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EthanBCW
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Re: Unknown Annelid

#3 Post by EthanBCW » Wed Jan 04, 2023 10:03 pm

Yes, that seems to be it!
Thanks Tom
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Dennis
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Re: Unknown Annelid

#4 Post by Dennis » Wed Jan 04, 2023 11:23 pm

Ethan,
I love that worm video !
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