Annelida Collection

Ragworm mouth, SEM
Ragworm mouth. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the mouth of a ragworm (Nereis sp.). Four teeth (cream) are seen around the opening. These worms are used commercially as fishing bait

Marine worms, artwork
Marine worms. Historical artwork of a variety of marine polychaetes, also known as bristleworms. Illustration from The Sea (1869) by Matthias Jakob Schleiden

Scientist working with a ragworm specimen
Scientist dissecting a ragworm specimen, held at the Natural History Museum, London

Earthworms
5308489 Earthworms.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting earthworms. An earthworm is a tube-shaped, segmented worm found in the phylum Annelida. Dated 19th century)

Hard coral (Porites lutea) with Christmas-tree worms (Spirobranchus giganteus), New Caledonia, Pacific Ocean

Feather duster worm (Sabellidae) Rinca, Indonesia

Kinabalu giant red leech (Mimobdella buettikoferi) feeding on Kinabalu giant earthworm (Pheretima darnleiensis), on Mount Kinabalu, Borneo

Kaleidoscopic image of Variegated feather duster (Bispira variegata), Sabellidae. Puerto Galera, Philippines

Atlantic Palolo (Eunice fucata) looking for food just before retreating back into her burrow, in land locked alakaline lagoon on Eleuthera Island, Bahamas

Variegated feather duster (Bispira variegata) Sabellidae. Puerto Galera, Philippines

Magnificent feather duster worm (Protula magnifica) Puerto Galera, Philippines

Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemaria maria) hiding underneath a Christmas tree worm (Spirobranchus giganteus) Bonaire, Caribbean

Californian sea lion (Zalophus californianus) swimming in Southern sea palm (Eisenia arborea) and Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest, San Benitos Islands

Post Horn Worms (Spirorbis) on seaweed, on beach, Derrible Bay, Sark, British Channel Islands

Peacock Tube Worm (Sabella pavonina) with Cuttlefish eggs, Bouley Bay, Jersey, British Channel Islands

Medicinal leech (Hirudo medicinalis). Leeches are parasites that feed on blood. They attach themselves to the skin using suckers and create a wound with three sharp jaw plates

Mediterranean Fanworm or Feather Duster Worm -Sabella spallanzanii-, near Santa Maria, Azores, Atlantic Ocean, Portugal

SEM of earthworm
Common earthworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the rear end of a common earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris)

Earthworm, transverse section
Earthworm. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the body of a round segmented earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris) in the intestinal region

Earthworms (Annelida) in soil, close up

Haemopsis sanguisuga, Horse Leech

King Ragworm (Nereis virens) curled up

Bearded Fireworm -Hermodice carunculata-, near Santa Maria, Azores, Atlantic Ocean, Portugal

Greenleaf Bristleworm (Eulalia viridis) adult, in rockpool at low tide, Sennon Cove, Cornwall, England, November

Slithering Earthworm (Annelida), close up

Parasitic Roundworm, curled around, above view

Segmented worm (Annelida) showing swollen middle section

Nereis virens, king ragworm slithering, close up

Above view, curling red earthworm

Three leeches, top view, with sucker-like mouths

Growing froglet, with limbs outstretched and long tail, view of back

Annelida, Earthworms on surface of soil, close up

Large glass bowl containing leaves, layers of damp sand and peat with earthworms

Large glass bowl containing layers of damp sand and peat with earthworms on the surface, placing another earthworm on to the surface

Bristle worm, Annelida

Coloured SEM of head of an earthworm
Common earthworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a common earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris). At the tip of the head, at upper centre, is the mouth

Scientist with a ragworm specimen C016 / 5976
Scientist dissecting a ragworm specimen under a microscope. Photographed at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Common Earthworm C013 / 7660
Common Earthworm or Lumbricus terrestris play an essential role in the recycling of nutrients in the soil, by moving and braking up decaying plant material

Osedax mucofloris, North sea marine worm
Osedax mucofloris is also known as the bone-eating snot-flower worm. The remarkable whalebone-eating polychaete worm, shown here dissected from a Minke whale bone that was recovered off the west

Arenicola loveni, polychaete worm
Illustration from Catalogue of the Chaetopoda in the British Museum (Natural History), Polychaeta (1912). Illustration on display in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London

Lumbricus terrestris, earthworm
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image showing the chaeta/setae - involved in the locomotion on an earthworm

Polychaete worm
An annelid worm of the class Polychaeta

Rotularia bognori, tube of polychaete worm
A tube cast of the polychaete worm (Rotularia bognori). Specimen originates from Bognor, England

Bristle worm head, SEM
Bristle worm head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Bristle worms (polychaeta) are free-swimming marine annelids (segmented worms)

Earthworm, longitudinal section
Earthworm. Light micrograph of a longitudinal section through the body of a round segmented earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris), showing the first 14 anterior segments

Compost worms. Red wriggler worms (Eisenia foetida) in a compost heap. This species of annelid worm is used by gardeners to speed up the decomposition of organic matter (particularly food waste)

Honeycomb worms
Honeycomb worm. Massed tube-shaped shells of the honeycomb worm (Sabellaria alveolate) on the side of a rock. Photographed at Peppercombe in Devon, England

Coloured SEM of an earthworm, Lumbricus t
Common earthworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the rear end of a common earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris). The anus (light brown) is found on the earthworms last segment (pygidium)

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"Exploring the Enigmatic Annelida: A Journey into the World of Worms" Dive into the fascinating world of annelids, a diverse group of segmented worms that inhabit various aquatic environments. In this captivating journey, we uncover some intriguing hints about these remarkable creatures. In one snapshot, a scientist delicately examines a ragworm specimen under a scanning electron microscope (SEM), revealing intricate details of its mouth structure. This glimpse into their anatomy offers insights into their feeding habits and survival strategies. Moving to New Caledonia's vibrant coral reefs, we encounter an enchanting scene where hard coral (Porites lutea) serves as a colorful backdrop for Christmas-tree worms (Spirobranchus giganteus). These magnificent spiraling structures created by annelids add splashes of vivid hues to the underwater landscape. Venturing further to Rinca in Indonesia, we witness the gracefulness of feather duster worms (Sabellidae). Their elegant plume-like appendages sway gently with the currents, creating mesmerizing patterns that captivate any observer lucky enough to witness such beauty. Meanwhile, in Kinabalu National Park in Borneo, an extraordinary sight unfolds as a Kinabalu giant red leech (Mimobdella buettikoferi) feeds on its colossal prey - the Kinabalu giant earthworm. Nature's delicate balance is showcased through this predator-prey interaction between two unique annelid species. Shifting our focus to Puerto Galera in the Philippines reveals kaleidoscopic images of Variegated feather duster worms (Bispira variegata). These stunning creatures exhibit an array of vibrant colors and intricate patterns that resemble living works of art adorning oceanic landscapes. Delving deeper into burrows along Atlantic shores unveils another spectacle - Atlantic Palolo worm (Eunice fucata) emerging from her hiding place in search of nourishment.