Nematomorpha (phylum)

Gordian worm, horsehair worm at Cotter River, ACT

Nematomorpha (phylum) at Cotter River, ACT - 25 Jun 2019
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Nematomorpha (phylum) 2 Jul 2019 MichaelBedingfield
Nematomorpha (phylum) 2 Jul 2019 MichaelBedingfield
Nematode sp. (phylum) 2 Jul 2019 gregbaines

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I think this is a Gordian Worm. It was found on a moss covered log in a wet gully under tree ferns. Approximately 30cm long when un-knotted.

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   2 Jul 2019
Hi Greg
I think it is Nematomorpha (phylum). Please comment if you disagree with my ID.

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