Naididae - Wikipedia
The Naididae (including the former family Tubificidae) are a family of clitellate oligochaete worms like the sludge worm, Tubifex tubifex. They are key components of the benthic communities of many freshwater and marine ecosystems. In freshwater aquaria they may be referred to as detritus worms. [1] Description.
Tubificidae - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
The family Tubificidae is most diverse in the Northern Hemisphere, although several endemic genera are known in Australia and South America. In the last few centuries, several anthropochorous tubificids of Holarctic origin have been introduced and became common in the southern temperate zone.
Tubificid Worms (Tubifex Worms) - Missouri Department of Conservation
Aquatic worms with segmented, earthworm-like bodies that are round in cross-section (not flattened). Sometimes small bristles are visible. They lack legs, head, and readily seen mouthparts. There are many species; most are red, tan, brown, or black. They move like earthworms, by stretching and pulling.
Effects of Tubificid Oligochaetes on Physical and Chemical …
In the laboratory, tubificids can increase the oxygen demand of lake sediments by a factor of two. Their feeding activity produces a thickened, porous, and oxidized pelletai zone at the sediment surface and causes of flux of oxygen demanding materials from depth to the sediment surface.
Tubificoides benedii (Tubificidae, Oligochaeta) — a pioneer in …
Eutrophic tidal flats and polluted coastal sites are the predominant habitat of the marine oligochaete Tubificoides benedii. The worms live in dense populations in these stressed habitats which are often characterized by high levels of hydrogen sulfide. This...
Stratigraphic effects of tubificids in freshwater sediments: a …
Sep 1, 2006 · Tubificidae (Annelida, Oligochaeta) are major agents of bioturbation in freshwater ecosystems ( Fisher et al., 1980 ). These oligochaetes ingest particles at depth, in the anoxic zone, and eject fecal pellets at the sediment surface.
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Aug 21, 2018 · Bioturbation activities of tubificid worms play a major role in nutrient cycling and microbial processes occurring at water–sediment interfaces of freshwater environments.
Nov 30, 2023 · ABSTRACT. Tubifex tubifex, Limnodrilus hoffmeisteri, Tubifex costatus, tubificids along 65 km of the intertidal zone in the Thames estuary seaward of London Bridge. Laboratory experiments on their salinity tolerance, thermal tolerance, anaerobic tolerance, particle size .
Stratigraphic effects of tubificids in freshwater sediments: a …
Sep 1, 2006 · Tubificidae (Annelida, Oligochaeta) are major agents of bioturbation in freshwater ecosystems (Fisher et al., 1980). These oligochaetes ingest particles at depth, in the anoxic zone, and eject fecal pellets at the sediment surface.
(PDF) Stratigraphic effects of tubificids in freshwater sediments: a ...
Tubificidae (Annelida, Oligochaeta) are major agents of bioturbation in freshwater ecosystems . These oligochaetes ingest particles at depth, in the anoxic zone, and eject fecal pellets at the sediment surface.
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