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| Glycera sp. | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Annelida |
| Clade: | Pleistoannelida |
| Subclass: | Errantia |
| Order: | Phyllodocida |
| Family: | Glyceridae |
| Genus: | Glycera Savigny, 1818 |
| Species | |
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Many, see text | |
The genus Glycera is a group of polychaetes (bristle worms) commonly known as bloodworms. They are typically found on the bottom of shallow marine waters, and some species (e.g. common bloodworms) can grow up to 35 cm (14 in) in length.
Although both are visually-similar and commonly-used as fishing bait, bloodworms are biologically-distinct from lugworms.[1][2]
- ^ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Glyceridae Grube, 1850". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
- ^ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Arenicolidae Johnston, 1835". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2024-06-30.