Bristleworm ID, How To?

Gwynhidwy

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I have an unidentified bristleworm. From what I've been able to find on-line I can't ID him with my inexperienced eye. Is there a bristleworm dichotomous key anywhere?

He is BRIGHT orange, about three to four inches long, and covered in pure,snow white bristles. I'm concerned because what I read on Reef Keeper said that one of the bad types is distinguishable by their bright orange color, but the picture that they had did not match my worm. Primarily because my worm's bristles are pure white. Any ideas?

I've only seen him once, should have grabbed him then. He was burrowing in the gravel, didn't move very fast and I haven't seen him since.
 
If it's got bright white bristles, it's not Oenone. It's a fireworm and almost definitely a harmless member of the clean up crew.
 
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