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The giant Palouse earthworm or Washington giant earthworm (Driloleirus americanus, meaning lily-like worm [2]) is a species of earthworm belonging to the genus Driloleirus inhabiting the Palouse region of Eastern Washington and North Idaho, in the United States. The worm was discovered in 1897 by Frank Smith near Pullman, Washington. It can ...
The Idaho giant salamander, Dicamptodon aterrimus, is one of three closely related species to this taxon: D. ensatus, (California giant salamander), D. copei (Cope's giant salamander) and D. tenebrosus (coastal giant salamander) also known as the (Pacific giant salamander). [6] The Idaho giant salamander is the darkest and most intricately ...
Samuel James is an American scientist, a researcher specializing in evolutionary biology, focusing on earthworm taxonomy.James, with fellow researchers, has discovered numerous species of annelids, including Diplocardia californiana, [1] Diplocardia woodi, [1] Diplocardia montana, [1] and a new species related to the Giant Palouse earthworm.
Casey posted a video to Instagram on December 26 showing a spoon worm heading beneath the sand.Spoon worms, or echiura, number “about 150” known species according to Encyclopedia Britannica.
Bipalium species are predatory.Some species prey on earthworms, while others may also feed on mollusks. [10] [11] These flatworms can track their prey. [12]When captured, earthworms begin to react to the attack, but the flatworm uses the muscles in its body, as well as sticky secretions, to attach itself to the earthworm to prevent escape.
Eudistylia polymorpha, the giant feather duster worm, is a species of marine polychaete worm belonging to the family Sabellidae. Its common name is from the crown of tentacles extended when the animal is under water.
Kaburakia excelsa, the giant flatworm or giant leaf worm, [2] is a species of flatworm found on the lower shore and shallow water in the eastern Pacific Ocean. It occurs on the lower shore and shallow sub-littoral zone .
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