Phil Wharton

Temnocephalan Worms

Yes these guys are real, Temnocephalan Worms. With a suction cap as a foot these worms stick to the side of freshwater crayfish and wait for passing food particles, which they grab with their finger like tentacles.


Box ID
M1959
Address
Jubilee Tce & Coopers Camp Rd, Bardon QLD
Additional Artists
Ursula Skjonnemand & Joshua Skjonnemand
Painted

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