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Horsehair worm

Nematomorpha

Photo by MOwendy
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Description:

Parasitic worm. On a trail near the river. Snake-like movements, but I think we have the ID right. I didn't see any ideas for specific species. I didn't know what category to put it under though!

Reference Links:

Nematomorpha, http://extension.missouri.edu/p/g7710

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PublishedAugust 12, 2014

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