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bloodworm
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bloodworm, name for the larva of the midge midge, name for any of numerous minute, fragile flies in several families. The family Chironomidae consists of about 2,000 species, most of which are widely distributed. The herbivorous larvae are found in all freshwaters; the larvae of some species live in saltwater.
..... Click the link for more information.  and for a red-blooded marine polychaete worm.
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The blood worm is the only known organism "that dares to mess with such high levels" of this element, says Herbert University of California at Santa Barbara.
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