The phylum Nematomorpha comprises the Hair Worms, so called because they are remarkably thin though they can be up to a metre in length. They adults are free-living but the larvae are parasites, mainly of arthropods.
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- Nematomorpha Information from Wikipedia on this phylum of free-living worms with parasitic larvae that are morphologically and ecologically similar to nematodes.
- Gordius spp: Horsehair Worms Photograph and description of these long, slender worms, with information on their distribution, life cycle and importance.
- Gordiacea: Horsehair Worms Photograph of these worms, also known as cabbagehair, gordiid or gordian worms, with information on their habitat, identification and life cycle.