Polychaete 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

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

Feather duster worm (Sabellidae) Rinca, Indonesia

Peanut worms, Sipunculus nudus, etc
Peanut worms, Sipunculus nudus 1, Siphonosoma cumanense 4, etc. Sipunculo nudo, Sipunculo microrinco, Sipunculo macrorinco, Sipunculo commestible

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

Bristle worms or polychaetes
6338471 Bristle worms or polychaetes by Carini (19th century); (add.info.: Bristle worms or polychaetes. Splendid fireworm, Hesione splendida 1 and Syllis monilaris 2. Esione lucente, Silli monilare)

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Green Paddle Worm - on sand, Night dive - Tasi Tolu dive site, Dili, East Timor (Timor Leste) Date: 25-Feb-19

Polychaete worm, Phyllodoce lamelligera (Nereis lamelligera). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare

Sea worm, Amphitrite ventilabrum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare, or little known animal subjects, London, 1804

Gattyana cirrhosa polychaete worm (Cirrhated aphrodita, Aphrodita cirrhosa). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Peacock worm, Sabella pavonina, and feather duster worm, Bispira volutacornis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children)

Nereis virens, 1910 (illustration)
3928618 Nereis virens, 1910 (illustration) by McIntosh, W. C. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from an example tossed on shore on West Sands, St Andrews and carried alive to Murthly)

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

This is a microscopic look at the detail on an Indian feather duster worm (Sabellastarte indica) one of the larger of this family reaching 4 inches across, Yap, Micronesia

Macro detail of the Christmas Tree Worm (Spirobranchus giganteus); Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

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)

Marine worm, Nereis sp

Close-up of a blue Christmas tree worm
Blue Christmas tree worm (Spirobranchus giganteus) Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Facial and body view of the predatory Bobbit worm, Indonesia
Facial and body view of the predatory Bobbit worm (Eunice aphroditois), taken in 6 meters of water in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Bristle Worms feeding on a large sponge, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Close-up of a yellow Christmas tree worm
Yellow Christmas tree worm (Spirobranchus giganteus), Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Multiple christmas tree worms, Curacao

A red and white Christmas tree worm in Cozumel, Mexico

Extreme close-up of a christmas tree worm, Curacao

A darklined fireworm crawls across the black sand seafloor
A darklined fireworm (Chloeia fusca) crawls across the black sand seafloor in Komodo National Park, Indonesia.d

A pair of Christmas tree worms in Cozumel, Mexico

Sandworm feeding at night, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Facial view of the predatory Bobbit worm, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
Facial view of the predatory Bobbit worm (Eunice aphroditois), taken in 6 meters of water in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Pair of orange and red christmas tree worms on top of hard coral
Pair of orange and red christmas tree worms on top of yellow hard coral, Pulau Aur, Johor, Malaysia

Christmas Tree Worm (Spirobranchus spp. ) Fiji. South Pacific
Christmas Tree Worm (Spirobranchus spp.) Fiji. South Pacific

Blue Christmas tree worm (Spirobranchus giganteus), Cairns, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

Lugworm (Arenicola marina) casts on beach, Duddon Sands, Duddon Estuary, Sandscale Haws N. N. R
Lugworm (Arenicola marina) casts on beach, Duddon Sands, Duddon Estuary, Sandscale Haws N.N.R. Cumbria, England, November

Bobbit Worm (Eunice aphroditois) adult, feeding on small worm, in hole on black sand, Retak Larry, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Sea-mouse (Aphrodita aculeata) adult, washed up on shingle beach, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, February

Calcareous Tubeworm (Serpula vermicularis) calcareous tube on rock with Sessile Barnacles (Verruca stroemia), exposed at low tide, Lyme Regis, Dorset, England, March

Golden Bristle Worm (Chloeia flava) adult, Pantar Island, Alor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, October

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

White Ragworm (Nephthys hombergii) adult, on sand, Poole Harbour, Dorset, England, April

Paddleworm (Phyllodoce sp. ) adult, Epitoke stage pelagic morph capable of sexual reproduction, Kimmeridge Bay
Paddleworm (Phyllodoce sp.) adult, Epitoke stage pelagic morph capable of sexual reproduction, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, August

Scale Worm (Lagisca extenuata) adult, Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset, England, January

Lugworm (Arenicola marina) cast on sand at low tide, Poole Harbour, Dorset, England, April

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"Exploring the Enigmatic World of Polychaetes: Unveiling Nature's Underwater Wonders" Dive into the mesmerizing world of polychaetes, a diverse group of marine worms that never cease to amaze scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. With their intricate features and fascinating behaviors, these creatures have captivated researchers worldwide. In one corner of the laboratory, a scientist delicately examines a ragworm specimen under a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The image reveals the intricate mouth structure of this remarkable creature, showcasing its unique adaptations for feeding and survival. Venturing beyond the lab, we find ourselves in New Caledonia, where hard coral reefs thrive. Amongst vibrant corals like Porites lutea, Christmas-tree worms (Spirobranchus giganteus) create an enchanting sight with their colorful spiraling crowns. These delicate creatures are true masters at filtering nutrients from passing currents. Traveling further across oceans brings us to Rinca Island in Indonesia. Here lies a breathtaking scene featuring feather duster worms (Sabellidae), gracefully swaying in harmony with the underwater current. Their kaleidoscopic beauty is captured through an ethereal image of Variegated feather dusters (Bispira variegata), leaving us awestruck by nature's artistry. Meanwhile, off the Atlantic coast resides another intriguing species – Atlantic Palolo (Eunice fucata). This worm emerges from her burrow during specific lunar cycles to seek food before swiftly retreating back into her hidden sanctuary. Witnessing this synchronized dance between biology and celestial rhythms is truly awe-inspiring. The Philippines also boasts its own array of captivating polychaete species. In Puerto Galera's crystal-clear waters, Variegated feather duster worms (Bispira variegata) adorn rocky surfaces like living tapestries while Magnificent feather duster worms (Protula magnifica) create a spectacle with their vibrant plumes.