General Description

Body cylindrical and narrow, with segments. Colour varies, including red, brown or black. Up to 5 cm long.

Biology

Freshwater Segmented Worms are hermaphrodites, having both male and female reproductive parts. Some species are able to survive in very poor environmental conditions, such as polluted waterways and sewers. Many species are less than 1 cm long.

Distribution

Worldwide. Mainland Australia and Tasmania.

Habitat

Wet soil, sediment of freshwater areas.

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