Mesenchytraeus solifugus is a species of Oligochaete worms commonly called ice worms that inhabits coastal glaciers in the North Western portion of North America.
M. solifugus is dark brown and grows to about 15 mm long and 0.5 mm wide.
They have a high population density and are relatively common in their area.
The ice worms are also very sensitive to temperature and can only survive from approximately -7 °C to 5 °C.
Mesenchytraeus solifugus is a species of Oligochaete worms commonly called ice worms that inhabits coastal glaciers in the North Western portion of North America. M. solifugus is dark brown and grows to about 15 mm long and 0.5 mm wide. They have a high population density and are relatively common in their area. The ice worms are also very sensitive to temperature and can only survive from approximately -7 °C to 5 °C.
Mesenchytraeus solifugus