Glossary

annelid

Member of the phylum Annelida which comprises a large group of segmented, usually elongate, worm-like invertebrates. Contains both earthworms and leeches among others.

Used in 1 species profile

Myxocyprinus asiaticus

Related terms

Enchytraeus
Genus of annelid worm of which two species, E. albidus and E. buchholzi, are cultured by aquarists to use as fish food.
grindal worm
Vernacular name for the annelid worm Enchytraeus buchholzi (Vejdovsky, 1879), a species commonly cultured by aquarists for use as live fish food. Smaller, more adaptable, and temperature-tolerant than the related white worm, Enchytraeus albidus Henle, 1937.
Oligochaeta
Class of annelids that includes earthworms.
phylum
Taxonomic rank below kingdom and above class.
Tubifex
Genus of aquatic annelid worms inhabiting the sediment layer in rivers, lakes and, less frequently, sewage channels. Raised commercially and sold live, frozen or freeze-dried as fish food.
white worm
Vernacular name for the annelid worm Enchytraeus albidus Henle, 1937, a species commonly cultured by aquarists for use as live fish food.

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