#bearded fireworms
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Taxonomy Tournament: Annelids
Amphinomida. This order is made up of marine polychaete worms, such as the bearded fireworm
Eunicida. This order of benthic marine worms includes the Bobbit Worm aka the sand-striker
#animals#biology#polls#poll tournament#zoology#bearded fireworms#worms#annelids#spiralia#bobbit worms#Amphinomida#Eunicida#0x1v0x7e
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alright lets reclaim wormblr for the worms. here's a beautiful marine polychaete, the bearded fireworm, which is covered in painful stinging bristles. polychaetes are a type of annelid (segmented) worm, the same broad group that contains your typical earthworms (along with leeches and those weird deep-sea vent tubeworms and a bunch of other stuff)
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that last link is a video - you can really see the way it uses its parapodia for locomotion, moving almost like a centipede. gorgeous creature
#wormblr#worms#polychaete#bearded fireworm#i hope this is all accurate info! couldnt find a ton on the bearded fireworm specifically... the wiki article is really lacking in citation
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“Would you still love me if I was a worm?”
Yet if not worms, than what, pray tell, are we?
A tube within a tube is a worm’s form;
No other trait defining can there be.
Though humble be the worms of layman’s thought
Great richness lies in their diversity.
Such wonders in this world that God hath wrought
Exemplified in blood and soil and sea.
Their feathers sparkle, iridescent strands –
Nowhere can be found such great beauty.
To touch them is to take fire in one’s hands –
The pain of burning, second, third degree.
Such strength and power in their mighty jaws!
To sever foes in twain with gruesome glee.
To feast upon their victims is their cause.
No tiger matches their ferocity.
A dragon filled with flaming, wondrous life;
Writhing, dancing, ‘til their fates decree.
Then, in passion sharper than a knife
Burst asunder in their ecstasy.
A worm is but a creature, long and thin;
With pow’r of life, and motion’s faculty.
But see, by all that nature hides within,
Why worms so oft are named “Aphrodite”.
They dwell within, in heart and flesh and blood
Key players in our grand ecology.
And even those which wriggle through the mud
No watch compares to their complexity.
A worm is more than just a mucous sheen.
It’s beauty, passion, pow’r exemplary.
A tube within a tube you’ve always been.
And all these things and more you are to me.
...
So yeah I wrote a poem about worms
#worms#earthworm#bobbit worm#marine life#marine invertebrates#parasite#epitoky#bearded fireworm#polychaete#annelida#annelid#invertebrates#So you guys know that meme “would you still love me if I was a worm?”#Yeah I saw that and this happened#I love worms#In case you couldn't tell
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Mermay Day 6- Bearded Fireworm Trepan
#transformers#maccadam#Trepan#idw Trepan#tf Trepan#tf fanart#merformers#mermay#mermay 2024#hystdraws#idw transformers#idw#shoutout to the person who dm me 2 years ago asking what he'd be#here ya go
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Maturing is realizing that
Your beard won't grow, Eret, that's a tattoo.
Hair doesn't count as beard, Tuffnut.
You can't compress every single dragon in existance in berk like a vacuum packed plushie, Hiccup.
You can't just fucking bring a baby dragon to the battlefield, Fishlegs.
You're short, Snotlout.
Eret is gay, Ruffnut.
You can't just touch a fireworm and not burn your fingers, Astrid.
#httyd#httyd 2#httyd 3#httyd thw#how to train your dragon#how to train your dragon thw#the hidden world#httyd the hidden world#httyd rtte#rtte#httyd race to the edge
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OFMD characters if they were worms
(and whether or not I would still love them)
Izzy: Pseudobiceros hancockanus
Also known as "Hancock's Flatworm," it has a distinct black coloring and is part of a genus known for engaging in "penis fencing" for reproduction, which I like to imagine is something Izzy does too. Obviously I would still love him; I don't think there's anything that could make me stop loving him.
Stede: Sabellastarte spectabilis
Also known as the "feather duster worm." It's popular in squariums because of its flamboyant plume of tentacles, which are almost as ridiculous as Stede's hair. If anything I think I'd love him more as a worm.
Ed: Eunice aphroditois
Also known as the "sand striker" or "bobbit worm." This thing is a horrifying monster that feeds on fish unfortunate enough to come near it with its sharp mandibles. The rainbow iridescence is pretty though. Sorry Ed but I've read too many horror stories about these; I would not love you if you were a worm.
Calico Jack: Trichuris trichiura
Also known as the "whipworm," which is the only reason I chose it. Unlike Calico Jack, I wouldn't want one of these in my large intestine because they're the cause of trichuriasis, a parasitic infection. I'm not that into parasites so I'm unfortunately going to have to pass on loving Jack as a worm.
Roach: Hirudo medicinalis
One of a few species of "medicinal leeches." Leeches are still used for medical purposes to this day because of the beneficial secretions in their saliva, and they're also cool as fuck. They're like vampires except they're worms, so obviously I'd still love Roach as a worm.
Frenchie: Lagis koreni
Frenchie is a "trumpet worm" because that was the only worm I could find with a name related to music. Also the tubes they build for themselves to live in are super cool and I wanted to include them somewhere. I would for sure love him if we was a worm.
Wee John: Megascolides australis
Also known as the "giant Gippsland earthworm." Because he's big, get it? 10/10, would still love him as a worm.
Lucius: Spirobranchus giganteus
Commonly known as the "christmas tree worm." The two spiral things on either side of its body function both as gills and to capture food, and they're also gay as fuck. Love that for him, and I'd absolutely love him as a worm.
Jim: Bipalium kewense
Jim is a "hammerhead flatworm," mostly because it kind of looks like it's wearing a hat but also because it produces a deadly paralyzing neurotoxin. Obviously I love that, and I'd love them if they were a worm.
Oluwande: Maritigrella crozierae
Commonly known as the "tiger flatworm." I chose this for Oluwande because they apparently often live together in pairs and Jim/Oluwande is the best couple in the show. You already know I'd still love him if he was a worm.
Buttons: Plagiostomum vittatum
Not much is known about this mysterious species of marine flatworm aside from the fact that it's native to the Atlantic ocean (by which I mean there isn't a Wikipedia article for it and I can't be bothered to do more research). I do like a mystery so yeah, I'd love him if he were a worm.
Fang: Hermodice carunculata
The "bearded fireworm," like Fang, looks soft but is also deadly. It's namesake white bristles are capable of penetrating skin and injecting a powerful neurotoxin. I would love him if he was a worm but I'd keep my distance.
Ivan: Arthurdendyus triangulatus
Known as the "New Zealand flatworm," it fades into the background a bit but it's still cool. Apparently they roll up when they rest which would be really cool if I could find a picture of it. Anyways yeah I'd love him as a worm.
The Swede: Caenorhabditis elegans
C. elegans is a species of nematode notable for being the first multicellular organism to have its entire genome sequenced, because it's so simple. I'd definitely love him as a worm.
Black Pete: Lumbricus terrestris
The common earthworm. It's a bit plain, but it plays a vitally important role in its ecosystem. Of course I'd love him as a worm.
Mary: Riftia pachyptila
Also known as the "giant tubeworm," it's capable of surviving in the extremely hot, toxic environments of deep-sea vents, which is almost as impressive as Mary being able to survive living in a house with Stede. Obviously I'd still love her as a worm, she's an icon.
#i spent so long researching worms for this post you'd better not let it flop#i feel like i shouldn't have to say this but don't read this if you don't want to see a bunch of pictures of worms#our flag means death#ofmd#izzy hands#stede bonnet#edward teach#calico jack#roach ofmd#frenchie ofmd#wee john feeney#lucius spriggs#jim jimenez#oluwande boodhari#nathaniel buttons#fang ofmd#ivan ofmd#the swede#black pete#mary bonnet#shitpost#long post
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Fireworm sets Gobber's beard on fire when he grabbed her tail.
Don't do that, then!!!
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Annelids (pt 1)
worm.
Oweniidae
What the fuck are you? That looks like a fucked up rock candy.
Magelonidae
Nice ears. Cute(?)
Probably a fucked up lad, but cute(?) nonetheless. I looked it up, they dig. In dirt. Friend!
Myzostomida
Behold. A worm.
Anyways, I got very confused by the wikipedia. And I'm putting it here because I mistook the plant for the worm. To be clear, the worm is a parasite.
Oh and by "plant" I do mean "animal." Just so we're clear.
Syllidae
Technically this is a genus and not a species, but who's counting?
I like how spiny it is.
Fireworms!!!
Another genus. I gotta point out one of the species is called the Bearded Fireworm, which is a fucking awesome name.
It's very pretty.
Also, look, Golden Fireworm
Beautiful Fireworm (name is true)
Bermuda Fireworm
Other shit
Moral of the story; fuck yeah fireworms!
Bobbit Worm!!
This guy stole my heart before I made this list. He's beautiful. Majestic. Will drag fish down to hell. Way bigger than you think he is. Incredible. I love him. So much.
Nereis
Another genus, but, like, look at it!! It's so pretty.
Chrysopetalidae
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Bearded Fireworm via Nat Geo
#Bearded Fireworm#sea creatures#sea#ocean#water#underwater#coreal#green#lime green#orange sky#deep sea
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Bearded Fireworm Feet
(source)
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rate the bearded fireworm?
Hate it | Not my type | it’s ok | Good | Great! | One of my Favorites! | I LOVE IT!!
What a pretty Polychaeta! it looks very fluffy! but also maybe venomous? gotta pet it to find out!
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Taxonomy Tournament: Annelids
Myzostomida. This order is made up of small parasites of echinoderms, tyically of feather stars
Amphinomida. This order is made up of marine polychaete worms, such as the bearded fireworm
#animals#biology#polls#poll tournament#zoology#animal parasite#worms#annelids#spiralia#bearded fireworms#Myzostomida#Amphinomida#0x1v0xfe#Animal Tournament#Animal Tournament Round 1
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Swim aside, fireworm coming through!
Bearded fireworms are lined with hollow, venom-filled bristles that can puncture skin, causing an intense burning irritation-yikes! Keep an eye out for this little stinger in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
(Photo: Greg McFall/NOAA. Image description: Close up on a brownish bearded fireworm with yellow horizontal lines and lined with red and orange bristles.)
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Bearded fireworm (Hermodice carunculata)
The bearded fireworm is a type of marine bristleworm belonging to the Amphinomidae family, native to the tropical Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Bearded fireworms are usually 15 cm in average length, but can reach up to 30 cm. At first glance, this fire worm looks like a centipede with its elongated and flattened appearance, multiple segments, white silks, and parapodia and gills located on the side of its body. Its colors are varied and range from greenish, to yellowish, to reddish, grayish through white with a pearly glow. The body consists of 60 to 150 identical segments separated from each other by a thin white line and protected by cuticles. Each segment has a pair of parapodia, a structure for locomotion, clusters of stinging white bristles, and red or orange gills all in bilateral position. The bearded fireworm is a voracious predator and feeds on dead or decaying organisms and coral polyps.
photo credits: wiki
#bearded fireworm#Hermodice carunculata#bristleworm#zoology#biology#biodiversity#science#wildlife#nature#animals#cool critters
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oh also! Apheloria virginiensis, maybe the wandering cherry millipede too, and maybe the Christmas tree worm, feather duster worm, and bearded fireworm. also the velvet worm - moon, yet again here
you threw your whole moonussy into this and I appreciate it very much
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Designed a new creature! Brisizzle ! Based on Bearded Fireworms!
They’re very protective of the reefs they inhabit, and will attack any outsider who might cause harm to it. If they deem an outsider as inoffensive or caring they’ll offer them protection.
Their bristles are not only capable of delivering pain, but also overwhelming feelings of remorse
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