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On the bottoms of lakes and rivers is the main place where Tubifex lives.

Specifically, the term designates the genus name for segmented worms. Tubicifids favor living in the sediment of fresh water bodies. But they also may be found in sewer drains and lines, additional sources of the debris, decaying organic matter and litter upon which they feed.

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