12/2 - Chap. 9 (Marine Worms) Notes - PART 3

A marine worm that can reach up to 13.5 inches long, known for its stinging bristles that can break off in the skin, causing nausea and dizziness.

A non-segmented marine worm with a spoon-shaped proboscis used to catch particles of food.

A marine worm that burrows into corals, leaving only the tip of its body exposed, with a feeding apparatus resembling a Christmas tree.

Sandworms possess both a proboscis and hooks.

A marine worm that grows head-down from a tube resembling an ice cream cone and uses tentacles to forage for food.

Marine worms can be segmented or non-segmented, have various feeding structures, and inhabit diverse marine environments.

The Christmas Tree Worm uses its tentacle-like structures to filter feed on plankton and organic particles in the water.

Bearded Fireworms have stinging bristles that can detach and cause irritation to predators or threats.

Spoon Worms typically inhabit soft sediments in marine environments, where they can catch food particles.

The proboscis is a crucial feeding structure that allows marine worms to capture food effectively.