Blood worm

Blood worm

Blood worm or bloodworm is an ambiguous term and can refer to:

*The larva of a non-biting midge (Family Chironomidae) containing hemoglobin
*The polychaete Glycera, often used for fishing bait
*The worm, Lumbriculus variegatus, more commonly called blackworm, but often misnamed by pet stores


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