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Sludge Worms (Tubifex species) congregating at the bottom of a pond in mid-winter. Worldwide Sludge Worms (Tubifex species) congregating at the bottom of a pond in mid-winter. Worldwide Freshwater worm (Dero). Bristleworm (Autolytus sp) female holding egg mass. Flatworm (Dendrocoelum lacteum) with newly laid egg capsule. Flatworm (Dendrocoelum lacteum) with newly laid cocoon. The head of a Leech (Pisciola sp) showing its eyes. Freshwater worm (Stylaria sp) and young worms. Padde worm (Phyllodoce). Freshwater worm Chaetogaster (Annelida naiadae) swallowing a Volvox. Free living marine Nematode (Nematoda). Leech (Herpobdella sp) showing internal structures. Leech (Helobdella stagnalis) showing internal structures. Group of freshwater Flatworms (Dugesia tigrina). Peacock Worms (Sabella pavonina). Atlantic coasts Earthworms (Eisenia foetida) in rich compost. Europe Freshwater worm (Tubifex). Worldwide Freshwater worm (Tubifex). Worldwide Marine polychaete worm (Nerilla). North Atlantic coasts Microscopic marine flatworm (Platyhelminthes: Rhabdocoela). North Atlantic Free-swimming marine bristle worm (Polychaeta). North Atlantic Roundworms (Toxocara canis) from the gut of a dog. Earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris). Earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris). Horse Leeches (Haemopis sanguisuga) attached to glass by their suckers. Horse Leeches (Haemopis sanguisuga) attached to glass by their suckers. Tiger Leech on a leaf. Borneo Marine flatworm 1mm long (Platyhelminthes: Rhabdocoela) among filamentous algae. Featherduster worm (unidentified). Tropical seas. Featherduster worm (unidentified). Tropical seas. Marine poychaete worm swimming while carrying egg mass. Atlantic coasts Freshwater worm (Chaetogaster) showing recently ingested Volvox colony. Brown Leech, after sucking human blood. Borneo Roundworms (Toxocara canis) from the gut of a dog. Young Tubifex Worms. Tiger Leech on human hand. Borneo Earthworm (Lumbricus sp.) tunnels in sandy woodland soil. Earthworm (Lumbricus sp.) aestivating in sandy soil during drought conditions.