Glossary

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.

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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.
Enchytraeus
Genus of annelid worm of which two species, E. albidus and E. buchholzi, are cultured by aquarists to use as fish food.
vernacular name
Local; common; colloquial name of an animal or plant taxon. The name of a taxon in any language other than that of zoological nomenclature.
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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