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Family Syllidae

Haplosyllis spongicola

(Grube, 1855)

Sponge Threadworm

Not Reef Tank Suitable

Not Suitable for Fish-Only Tank

Range: Tropical and Subtropical Seas

Natural Environment: Inhabits the surface areas of sponges

Note: Generally called the "Sponge Thread Worm." These small, up to 2 inches ( 5 cm) worms, are white and infest the surface areas of sponges. They have a proboscis that is used for piercing the tissue and sucking out vital body fluids. Remove if seen on aquarium sponges.

 Haplosyllis spongicola (Sponge Threadworm)
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Loimia medusa
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