Rijechelvorms
Rijechelvorms are large, burrowing worm-like predators found in temperate and arid regions with extensive subterranean networks. They are typically solitary and emerge mainly at night or after rainfall to forage.
Adults reach up to 2.5 meters and have a long segmented body with tough dorsal plates. The
They move by waves of muscle contraction, excavating tunnels and sealing passages with secretions. They use
Diet is predominantly carnivorous: they prey on subterranean vertebrates and invertebrates, as well as carrion. They
Reproduction varies by species but generally involves seasonal activity with pheromonal cues prompting mating. Eggs are
Taxonomically, Rijechelvorms are described as a distinct lineage of burrowing annelid-like predators, including species such as