Facts: The Bearded Fireworm

Quick facts about this tiny polychaete worm that can deliver a fiery sting. The bearded fireworm (Hermodice carunculata, bristle worm).
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References and Helpful Links
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Small, James, et al. Introduction to Marine Biology. United Kingdom, Cengage Learning, 2009.
Walker, Richard. One Million Things: Animal Life. United Kingdom, DK Publishing, 2009.
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[@1pilgr1m]

Freshwater hitchhikers : snails, copepods, algae...
Saltwater hitchhikers : dark souls enemy

[@jeroulis9968]

guys do not touch them the pain is much worse than u think, also if u spit on them they cut in half

[@AGDinCA]

The thought of a 1-foot long fireworm... _shudder..._ 😬
Interesting stuff! Thanks!

[@Ligmabawwls]

Wait until you see the Centipede

[@nicholastan6190]

This really helped me out with my studies, thanks! Keep up the good work

[@user-op8fg3ny3j]

studying marine biology?

[@BigBandSuuMo]

im gonna pick it up when i see it 🔥 thats dope

[@tejass527]

I have a seminar on this topic...it's really helpful for me

[@basilomori23422]

Bearded FireWorm on Popular Ocean Fireworm Corals

[@kristian8586]

I picked them up and it hurt so bad on my thumb

[@RonitAwesome]

Cool do lookdown next time

[@Ligmabawwls]

So you’re telling me, these worms move with the power of tiny toothbrushes?

[@stalker94mcr]

More like fiberglass brush 🤣

[@cameronmilne3590]

I stepped on one of these... not a good time

[@SunSheepOfLight]

The Worm 🪱 that burns.

[@nino8527]

Di laut indo jga ada 😬 gelayy

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"Di laut indonesia juga ada gelar"
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[@brentjustinchua2422]

TRA LA LAAA!

[@deansalmon5730]

Damn i do not like that animal