The sea worms
Baseodiscus quinquelineatus
Five-lined ribbon worm
Fünflinien-Schnurwurm
Vijflijn-snoerworm
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Distribution
- The tropical Pacific
- The Indian Ocean
Surrounding and environment
- The animal lies on or is attached to the reef
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species can be found between 0 and 10 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
- The species is generally isolated
General characteristics of the species
- Length of the worm : 200 cm
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : Sea worms -
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!