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Myxicola infundibulum
Best found at ANB harbor +
Class Polychaeta +
Common name is Slime worm  +
Documentation requested false  +
Family Sabellidae +
Genus Myxicola +
Order Sabellida +
Origination status is Native +
Phylum Annelida +
Scientific name is Myxicola infundibulum  +
SpecificEpithet infundibulum  +
Summary The slime worm is one of those species thaThe slime worm is one of those species that are fascinating underwater and gross when pulled out. Not only does it look like a big boogery, translucent glob with skinny worms encased in it, but it seems to give many people who touch it a superficial rash. Once underwater, though, it "blooms" as it everts a crown which captures plankton and small food debris. It then looks like a feather-duster worm with a clear pillow. This species is common in harbors.pillow. This species is common in harbors.  +
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Categories Marine Invertebrate  + , Species  +
Modification dateThis property is a special property in this wiki. 25 July 2013 09:43:27  +
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File:Myxicola infundibulum Crescent Harbor Sitka.JPG + FileTags
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