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Bloodworm

Glycera dibranchiata

Classification

Glycera dibranchiata, one of several species commonly called a bloodworm, are segmented, red marine worms that grow up to 14-inches in length and have unique copper teeth composed of protein, melanin and 10% copper. This copper concentration is the highest among any animal. These creatures live in tidal flats and hunt their prey by burrowing themselves several meters deep into the sand before attempting to ambush anything they are capable of swallowing.

Distribution

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Canada · 39Brazil · 9United States of America · 8