Hyperactive worm ID

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Hey Reef squad,

Can anyone ID this guy? Is it just another type of bristleworm? It swims very quickly and upon capturing it, it released tons of small white eggs. It’s head has some slight orange and the body is mostly clear, with small bristles/hairs. Video may be tough to see but does anyone recognize the critter based on its movements? Thanks in advance!!
 

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Can’t open videos. Any still pics under white light ?
 

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Hey Reef squad,

Can anyone ID this guy? Is it just another type of bristleworm? It swims very quickly and upon capturing it, it released tons of small white eggs. It’s head has some slight orange and the body is mostly clear, with small bristles/hairs. Video may be tough to see but does anyone recognize the critter based on its movements? Thanks in advance!!
Epitoke worm.
 

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Home now and can see video. Its a pile worm which is a type of epitoke also as suggested by KJ
They are part of the group : nereidid polychaete
 

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