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Glycera sp.
Class Polychaeta +
Documentation requested false  +
Family Glyceridae +
Found at Sitka National Historical Park +
Genus Glycera +
Order Phyllodocida +
Origination status is Native +
Phylum Annelida +
Scientific name is Glycera sp.  +
Summary This genus of worms is recognized by the fThis genus of worms is recognized by the fact that when one presses down on the part of the body behind the head and the pharynx is everted, four tiny dark "teeth" can be seen arranged around the perimeter of the pharynx. [[Lumbrineris luti|Earthworm-like seaworm (''Lumbrineris luti'')]] has four "teeth" arranged like jaws on the same plane, and ''[[Nereis procera]]'' has two pincer-like jaws. ''Glycera'' has hemoglobin, like us, which explains the red stripe and pinkish coloration. While many worms in this group can inflict a nasty bite, this is not one of them.ict a nasty bite, this is not one of them.  +
TaxonRank genus  +
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Categories Marine Invertebrate  + , Species  +
Modification dateThis property is a special property in this wiki. 25 July 2013 09:28:30  +
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