Which type of large intestine worm was primarily studied by Ivan Mackerie?
Ivan Mackerle Ivan Mackerle (March 1942January 3, 2013) was a Czech cryptozoologist, author, design engineer, and explorer. He organized expeditions to search for the Loch Ness monster of Scotland, the Tasmanian tiger in Australia, and the elephant bird in Madagascar. He was most notable for his search of the Mongolian death worm, and he conducted three trips to Mongolia in 1990, 1992, and 2004. He authored numerous books and publications and from 1998 until 2002 he was chief editor of the Czech paranormal magazine "Fantastická fakta" ("Fantastic Facts").
Erinaceusyllis ettiennei Erinaceusyllis ettiennei is a species belonging to the phylum Annelida, a group known as the segmented worms. "E. ettiennei" is characterized by its compound chaetae with slender and thin blades, which are curved as a sabre. The most similar species is "Erinaceusyllis serratosetosa", but is differentiated by the size of its body and the compound chaetae, which have long and curved marginal spines on its long blades in "E. serratosetosa". The species is named in honour of Ettienne Fourie.