Phylum Nemertina, Ribbon Worms

Updated 4/24/2020

Phylum Nemertina

Ribbon Worms

Ribbon worms are highly extensible and may reach at least 3 feet in length. They feed by attacking prey with a rapidly protruding proboscis. They are most likely to be observed at night.

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Baseodiscus cingulatus

BANDED RIBBON WORM

Baseodiscus hemprichii

STRIPED RIBBON WORM

INDO-PACIFIC

Notospermus sp.

RIBBON WORM

Baseodiscus quinquelineatus

FIVE-LINED RIBBON WORM