🪱Lineus longissimus
The bootlace worm is a species of ribbon worm and one of the longest known animals, with specimens typically measuring 5–15 m (16–49 ft), and individuals known to measure up to 30 m (98 ft) long. There exist reports claiming lengths of up to 55 m (180 ft), although it is possible that these are reporting individuals that have been stretched beyond their usual length. Its mucus is highly toxic.
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The IUCN Red List has not assessed Lineus longissimus yet.
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- kingdomAnimalia
- ›phylumNemertea
- ›classPilidiophora
- ›orderHeteronemertea
- ›familyLineidae
- ›genusLineus
- ›speciesLineus longissimus
- kingdomMetazoa
- phylumNemertea
- classPilidiophora
- orderHeteronemertea
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