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Proboscis or Ribbon Worms (Nemertea)

Proboscis or Ribbon Worms (Nemertea)

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Proboscis or Ribbon Worms (Nemertea)

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laryanlaryan wrote:
22 Feb 2022
Great - thank you!
Argonemertes hillii
turb wrote:
22 Feb 2022
Your specimen is Argonemertes hilli, a terrestrial nemertean. The orange organ that was protruded is its proboscis. The species range extends from around central NSW into SE Queensland.
Argonemertes hillii
turb wrote:
31 Jul 2021
The rounded head end immediately suggests a nemertean, and on enlarging the image the patches of multiple eyes can be seen. When it comes to colour and pattern, the species is quite variable. The pinkish-brown colouration seen here is normal. If gently provoked, the nemertean may rapidly evert its long white proboscis which, when attached to the substratum, pulls the body to it - an escape reaction.
Argonemertes australiensis
turb wrote:
30 Mar 2021
The specimen is Hill's nemertean Argonemertes hillii. It has been recorded in the ACT, in northern NSW and SE Queensland.
Argonemertes hillii

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