Hi Geoff,
you are absolutely right that the term fireworm is confusing, since it is
used in a different way.
But actually "Bermuda fireworm" is actually the common name of *Odontosyllis
enopla*, which is also commonly used in non taxonomic papers.
So it might be helpful to always point out that this term is a common name
and not to be used in a way which leads to using it as english term for
taxonomic group.
kind regards
Sven
2009/10/30 Geoff Read <gread from actrix.gen.nz>
> Hi all,
>> I was surprised to see a press release for a recent paper by Scripps
> biologists repeatedly use the term 'fireworm' for an Odontosyllis syllid
> with bioluminescence, as though it was the accepted term for this group of
> worms. It sounds impressive. And in analogy with firefly (a beetle!)
> perhaps?
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