Glossary

white worm

Vernacular name for the annelid worm Enchytraeus albidus Henle, 1937, a species commonly cultured by aquarists for use as live fish food.

Used in 8 species profiles

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.
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.
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.