The phylum Nematomorpha comprises the Hair Worms, so called because they are remarkably thin though they can be up to a metre in length. They adults are free-living but the larvae are parasites, mainly of arthropods.
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Photograph of these worms, also known as cabbagehair, gordiid or gordian worms, with information on their habitat, identification and life cycle.
Photograph and description of these long, slender worms, with information on their distribution, life cycle and importance.
Information from Wikipedia on this phylum of free-living worms with parasitic larvae that are morphologically and ecologically similar to nematodes.
Photograph of these worms, also known as cabbagehair, gordiid or gordian worms, with information on their habitat, identification and life cycle.
Photograph and description of these long, slender worms, with information on their distribution, life cycle and importance.
Information from Wikipedia on this phylum of free-living worms with parasitic larvae that are morphologically and ecologically similar to nematodes.
