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Tubulanus polymorphus
Tubulanus polymorphus
Tubulanus polymorphus (Red ribbon worm)
Copyright © 2005
Mary Jo Adams
The bright red-orange color of this species makes it easy to spot on the beach. Red ribbon worms do not commonly exceed a length of 2 feet (60 cm) but can reach 3 feet (90 cm) and when fully stretched out, large ones can measure 10 feet. Their head is rounded and somewhat distinct from the body. There are no eyes or markings on the head. Look for this species in rocky areas and mussel beds. It ranges from the intertidal zone to a depth of 165 feet (50 meters).
This species has been also been known under the scientific names Carinella speciosa and Carinella rubra. Other common names include orange nemertean, orange ribbon worm, and primitive ribbon worm
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page was created by Mary Jo Adams on 11/3/08.
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