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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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So scientists were surprised when they found high levels of it in the marine bloodworm. Bloodworms take advantage of this to travel much farther than they could ever get on their own. The droppings held bloodworms, which grow up to be midges that look like small mosquitoes. |
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