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Old 03-23-2010, 01:30 AM
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well, it's only 3 inches long, the OP said. That's not particularly long for a bristle worm. I don't see any reason yet to conclude that it's harmful, but for a lot of people the strategy of choice is if you're not sure, flush it. Still haven't decided if that's more useful than harmful yet!
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Old 03-23-2010, 01:33 AM
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ya, i really dont think thats a bristle worm. not sure what it IS though.. sorry for no help/..
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Old 03-23-2010, 02:08 AM
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it most definitely is a polychaete of some type, only question is - what type? A more detailed picture of the head region would be most helpful for trying to distinguish between normal scavenger type bristle worms and a fireworm. It does have an unusual body shape.
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Old 03-23-2010, 05:10 AM
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Thanks for all the help.
So far I think I will turf the guy. Will sleep on it.
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Old 03-23-2010, 05:18 AM
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Definitely NOT a 'traditional' bristle worm. Looks like it has two distinct eyespots on the head?

Does it have any antennae?
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Old 03-24-2010, 01:09 AM
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Again, thanks for the help. He's gone.
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