Glossary

Enchytraeus

Genus of annelid worm of which two species, E. albidus and E. buchholzi, are cultured by aquarists to use as fish food.

Related terms

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.
aquarist
A person studying aquatic life or maintaining organisms in an aquarium, whether as a hobby or profession.
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.
white worm
Vernacular name for the annelid worm Enchytraeus albidus Henle, 1937, a species commonly cultured by aquarists for use as live fish food.