weird worm ?

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weird worm ?

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i would say its some type of Bristle worm ? or flat worm ..? :dontknow:
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I believe that is a ribbon worm. I'll look in my book to ID it.
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Greetings,

Most likely, it's the Six-Lined Ribbon Worm (Tubulanus sexlineatus). If you've got a copy of Andy Lamb's "Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest" it's on page 119.

Vermiculturally yours,
Alex
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thanks .... Andy Is the Man !!!
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