Phylum
Common name: Segmented Worms
Scientific name: Annelida
Annelida, commonly known as segmented worms, includes various worms like polychaetes which are important in reef tanks for their role in the cleanup crew. They help break down detritus and aerate the substrate, contributing to a healthy aquarium ecosystem. Polychaetes are diverse, with some species being ornamental, adding color and movement to the tank. However, hobbyists should be cautious as some can be predatory or harmful to corals.
- Common name: Clam WormScientific name: Alitta virens
- Common name: Social feather dusterScientific name: Bispira brunnea
- Common name: Banded FanwormScientific name: Bispira melanostigma
- Common name: Social Feather DusterScientific name: Bispira tricyclia
- Common name: Feather Duster WormScientific name: Bispira viola
- Common name: Twin fan wormScientific name: Bispira volutacornis
- Common name: green spoon wormScientific name: Bonellia viridis
- Common name: Green-leaf wormScientific name: Eulalia viridis
- Common name: Bristle WormScientific name: Eunice norvegica
- Common name: Nebulous Terebellid WormScientific name: Eupolymnia nebulosa
- Common name: St. Joseph's CardinalfishScientific name: Eurato sanctijosephi
- Common name: Common FirewormScientific name: Eurythoe complanata
- Common name: Tangled TubewormScientific name: Filograna implexa
- Common name: Filogranella elatensisScientific name: Filogranella elatensis
- Common name: Bobbit WormScientific name: Glycera unicornis
- Common name: Sponge WormScientific name: Haplosyllis spongicola
- Common name: bearded firewormScientific name: Hermodice carunculata
- Common name: Scale WormScientific name: Lepidonotus clava
- Common name: Spagetti wormScientific name: Loimia medusa
- Common name: Red Feather DusterScientific name: Myxicola infundibulum
- Common name: Slender RagwormScientific name: Nereis pelagica
- Common name: Mussel WormScientific name: Nereis vexillosa
- Common name: FirewormScientific name: Oenone fulgida
- Common name: Bristle WormScientific name: Phyllodoce lamelligera
- Common name: hard tube coco wormScientific name: Protula bispiralis
- Common name: Mediterranean FanwormScientific name: Sabella fallax
- Common name: feather dusterScientific name: Sabellastarte magnifica
- Common name: Indian feather duster wormScientific name: Sabellastarte spectabilis
- Common name: Coral wormScientific name: Salmacina dysteri
- Common name: tubewormScientific name: Serpula vermicularis
- Common name: Christmas Tree WormScientific name: Spirobranchus corniculatus
- Common name: Christmas Tree WormScientific name: Spirobranchus giganteus