About *Lineus longissimus *

The bootlace worm (Lineus longissimus) is a species of ribbon worm. The bootlace worm is in the phylum Nemertea, also called proboscis worms. Lineus longissimus is the most common nemertean found along the coasts of Britain. Bootlace worms may grow very long but are usually only 5 to 10 millimetres (0.20 to 0.39 in) in width. Its mucus is highly toxic.

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Taxonomy ID 88925

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Taxonomy ID 88925

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