Arenicola Marina Collection

Lugworm, Arenicola marina (Arenicola piscatorum) and sea mouse, Aphrodita aculeata
FLO4720417 Lugworm, Arenicola marina (Arenicola piscatorum) and sea mouse, Aphrodita aculeata. Handcoloured lithograph by Gebhart after an illustration by Zehner from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's

Lugworm or sandworm, Arenicola marina 1, and Clymene amphistoma 2
6338465 Lugworm or sandworm, Arenicola marina 1, and Clymene amphistoma 2 by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Lugworm or sandworm, Arenicola marina 1, and Clymene amphistoma 2)

Lugworm (Anericola marina) casts on sand, Japsand, Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park, Germany, April 2009

Illustration of Arenicola marina (Lugworm or Sandworm) in tunnel underneath a beach

Coastal wildlife, artwork C016 / 7191
Coastal wildlife. Computer artwork showing the varying forms of wildlife found at different depths on a gently sloping Mediterranean coast, with an inset showing sand-dwelling life (lower right)

Illustration of Lugworm (Arenicola marina)

Picture No. 10983044
Sand Worms on beach Date:

Lugworms (Arenicola marina), close up

Lugworms (Arenicola marina)

Lugworm casts. The lugworm (Arenicola marina) is a marine worm that lives in a burrow in mudflats. These casts of excavated sand are produced from the tail-end of the burrow

Lugworm. Close-up of the head of a lugworm (Arenicola marina). Lugworms are a marine species of annelid worm that have parapodia (hair-like outgrowths) and gills

Lugworm body. Close-up of a section of the body of a lugworm (Arenicola marina). Lugworms are a marine species of annelid worm that have parapodia (hair-like outgrowths) and gills

Lugworm casts - photographed at low tide with St Michael's Mount in the background. Cornwall, England
DK-96 Lugworm casts - photographed at low tide with St Michael's Mount in the background Cornwall, England. Arenicola marina David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Lugworm - casts on a beach. Cornwall, UK
DK-153 Lugworm - casts on a beach St Michael's Mount, Cornwall, UK Arenicola marina David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Arenicola marina: The Mighty Lugworm of the Sand" Meet Arenicola marina, also known as the lugworm or sandworm. This fascinating creature is a true master of its sandy domain. Found in coastal areas like Japsand within the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park, these lugworms leave their mark with their intricate casts on the sand. These casts are evidence of their tireless burrowing activities beneath the beach surface. In an astonishing illustration, we get a glimpse into the hidden world as it tunnels underneath the beach. Their complex network of tunnels serves as both protection and a means to capture food particles from passing water currents. Coastal wildlife enthusiasts will appreciate this stunning artwork depicting Arenicola marina's unique body structure. With its elongated shape and segmented body, this species has adapted perfectly to life in shifting sands. Zooming in for a closer look at these incredible creatures reveals their intricate details and textures captured beautifully in picture No. 10983044. The close-up shot showcases their distinct features that make them so well-suited for survival in sandy environments. The importance of lugworms cannot be understated; they play a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems along coastlines worldwide. By aerating and enriching sediment through their burrowing activities, they provide essential nutrients for other marine organisms. So next time you spot those peculiar-looking casts on your favorite beach, remember that behind them lies an entire world inhabited by resilient creatures like Arenicola marina - nature's engineers shaping our coastal landscapes one tunnel at a time.