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Bearded Fireworm

Hermodice carunculata

(Pallas, 1766)

Bearded Fireworm

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Summary

Saltwater. Fireworms. Bearded fireworms are usually between 5–10 centimetres (1.9–3.9 in) in length, but can reach up to 35 centimetres (13.8 in). They have a group of venomous white bristles on each side, which are flared out when the worm is disturbed.

To be confused with

- Orange Fireworm Eurythoe complanata.
- Blackline fireworm Chloeia viridis.
Bearded fireworm may be identified by beardlike appendages on the head.

Characteristics

Size: 10 to 15 cm, max 25 cm.
Colour: The body is greenish, and the gills orange-red, white tufts of bristles along the sides.
Shape: In cross section, the body of this large worm is squarish. A large, branched beard-like structure (caruncle) on the surface of the head.

Habitat environment and ecology

Inhabits coral reefs. It lives under stones or other loose material or in recesses, on and around the reefs or grass beds. Depth: ranges from 0 m down to 40 m.

Distribution range

BES-eilanden: Sint Eustatius.

Author

[Marion Haarsma, apr. 2015]: [Floris Bennema, may 2016]

Literature

- Humann, P.,& DeLoach, N. (2013). Reef Creature Identification:  Florida, Caribbean, Bahamas (p 308). Third edition. Jacksonville (FL): New World Publications.
-  Interactive Guide to Caribbean Diving. M. De Kluijver, G. Gijswijt, R. de Leon & I. daCunda.
- Bearded fireworm. Wikipedia.

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Soorten, Borstelwormen

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