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Sand Worms Clam Worms and Tubeworms: Polychaeta - Physical Characteristics, Habitat, Diet, Behavior And Reproduction, Clam Worms, Sand Worms, Tubeworms, And People - GEOGRAPHIC RANGE, CONSERVATION STATUS

FIRE WORM (Eurythoe complanata): SPECIES ACCOUNTS
TUBEWORM (Serpula vermicularis): SPECIES ACCOUNTS
HONEYCOMB WORM (Sabellaria alveolata): SPECIES ACCOUNTS

GEOGRAPHIC RANGE

Clam worms, sand worms, and tubeworms are found in oceans and seas worldwide.


CONSERVATION STATUS

Three species of clam worms, sand worms, and tubeworms are listed by the World Conservation Union (IUCN). Mesonerilla prospera is listed as Critically Endangered, or facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. Erythrina polychaeta is Vulnerable, or facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. The Palolo worm, Eunice viridis, is also listed, but there is not enough information to determine if it is threatened.

Sand Worms Clam Worms and Tubeworms: Polychaeta - Physical Characteristics

Sand Worms Clam Worms and Tubeworms: Polychaeta - Habitat

Sand Worms Clam Worms and Tubeworms: Polychaeta - Diet

Sand Worms Clam Worms and Tubeworms: Polychaeta - Behavior And Reproduction

Sand Worms Clam Worms and Tubeworms: Polychaeta - Clam Worms, Sand Worms, Tubeworms, And People

Sand Worms Clam Worms and Tubeworms: Polychaeta - Fire Worm (eurythoe Complanata): Species Accounts

Sand Worms Clam Worms and Tubeworms: Polychaeta - Tubeworm (serpula Vermicularis): Species Accounts

Sand Worms Clam Worms and Tubeworms: Polychaeta - Honeycomb Worm (sabellaria Alveolata): Species Accounts

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