fireworm
Bioluminescent marine bristleworm
Fireworm refers to several types of luminescent or stinging marine creatures.
Most commonly it's a bristle worm found in Caribbean waters whose white bristles deliver a painful, burning sting to anyone who handles it.
The name also applies to various bioluminescent worms that glow in the dark.
Separately, fireworm is a caterpillar that damages cranberry and blueberry crops.
Segmented marine annelid
- bristlewormSpiny marine annelid
- annelidSegmented worm phylum member
- reefUnderwater rock or coral formation
- coralMarine skeletal formation
ocean · invertebrate · setae · segmented · Caribbean · tropical · benthic · nocturnal
Steady, soft light
- luminescenceHeatless light emission
- phosphorescenceHeatless delayed light emission
- bioluminescentEmitting light through biology
- radianceGlowing luminous quality
shimmer · mating display · spawning · moonlight · nighttime · flashing · Bermuda · glowworm
Coarse animal hairs
- venomInjected animal poison
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- stingSharp wound from insect
- burning sensationPainful heat-like feeling
dermatitis · inflammation · painful · toxin · defensive · skin irritation · handling · puncture
Norse end times
- NorseAncient Scandinavian civilization
- apocalypseTotal civilizational collapse
- legendUnverified traditional tale
- folkloreInherited cultural narratives
polychaete
Segmented marine annelid
- bristlewormSpiny marine annelid
- annelidSegmented worm phylum member
- reefUnderwater rock or coral formation
coral · ocean · invertebrate · setae · segmented · Caribbean · tropical · benthic · nocturnal · scavenger
glow
Steady, soft light
- luminescenceHeatless light emission
- phosphorescenceHeatless delayed light emission
- bioluminescentEmitting light through biology
radiance · shimmer · mating display · spawning · moonlight · nighttime · flashing · Bermuda · glowworm · light emission
bristles
Coarse animal hairs
- venomInjected animal poison
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- stingSharp wound from insect
burning sensation · dermatitis · inflammation · painful · toxin · defensive · skin irritation · handling · puncture · reaction
Ragnarök
Norse end times
- NorseAncient Scandinavian civilization
- apocalypseTotal civilizational collapse
- legendUnverified traditional tale
folklore · destruction · mythical · Old Norse · cosmology
fireworminsect
Six-legged invertebrate
beetle · earthworm · garden worm · vertebrate