Worm Collection (page 17)

Stages of the Silkworm
Various stages of the lifecycle of the silkworm from the grub to the silk cocoon. Date: Circa 1760

Christmas Tree Worm (Spirobranchus giganteus) filter feeding, Mabul Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

The peacock worm (Sabella pavonina) is a marine polychaete worm belonging to the family Sabellidae. It occurs along the coasts of Western Europe and the Mediterranean

Sabellaria alveolata, the honeycomb worm, is a reef-forming polychaete. Late larva, bristles partially erect while swimming

Sea angler bait digging for worms, on coastal mudflats at low tide, The Wash, Snettisham, Norfolk, England, november

Worm (Ophiodromus fleuosus) South Devon

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) immature, feeding, pulling worm from wet sand on beach, Shetland Islands, Scotland, september

Sand Mason Worm (Lanice conchilega) Frilled top of a tube protroding from sand / Padstow

European Mole (Talpa europaea) adult, feeding on earthworm in tunnel, Italy

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

Fireworm bristles, SEM
Fireworm bristles. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a fireworms bristles (setae). Fireworms (family Amphinomidae) are polychaete (meaning many-bristled) 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

LM of Brugia malayi, worm causing human filariasis
Brugia malayi. Light micrograph of many parasitic nematode worms (Brugia malayi), cause of human lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis). The gut can be seen in these small transparent worms

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)

False col SEM of nematode worm on sample of peat
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of a nematode worm on a sample of peat. The micrograph shows the layer of " green slime" which often appears on peat & other organic surfaces

Tapeworms, computer artwork. Adult tapeworms (Tinea sp.) are parasites that inhabit the intestines of animals and humans. Different species of tapeworms have different animals as their intermediate

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)

Rotifer worm, light micrograph
Rotifer worm. Light micrograph of the rotifer worm Platyas quadricornis. This free-swimming, aquatic micro-organism has a body which is divided into three sections

Earthworms (Lumbricus sp.). These are annelid worms that inhabit soil, feeding on organic material. Earthworms are highly beneficial to soils

Cobra tapeworm, SEM
Cobra tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head (scolex) of a cobra tapeworm (Taenia sp.). Tapeworms are parasites that inhabit the intestines of animals and humans

Artwork of various intestinal parasites and gut
Intestinal parasites. Artwork showing the human intestines (pink) surrounded by various parasitic worms which can live in them

Freshwater leech, SEM
Freshwater leech. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freshwater leech (Hirudo sp.). This parasite has two suckers, one at each end of its body

Nematode worm, transverse sections
Nematode worm. Light micrograph of three transverse sections through the body of a female round unsegmented worm (Ascaris lumbricoides)

Earthworms in soil
MODEL RELEASED. Earthworms in soil. Gardener holding soil containing earthworms (Lumbricus sp.). This soil-dwelling annelid worm feeds on organic matter found in the upper thirty centimetres of a

Earthworm (Lumbricus sp.). This is an annelid worm that inhabits soil, feeding on organic material. Earthworms are highly beneficial to soils

Fireworm, SEM
Fireworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a fireworm (family Amphinomidae). This is a polychaete (meaning many-bristled) and segmented worm

Nematode worms, SEM
Nematode worm. Scanning electron micrograph of a juvenile Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematode worm (centre) shedding its cuticle (outer coat, centre right) as it develops into an adult

Bubble coral infested with aceol flatworm. The flatworms (Wamiona sp. round orange disks) are feeding on the detritus caught in the mucus on the surface of the bubble coral (Plerogyra sinuosa)

Freshwater nematode worm, SEM
Freshwater nematode worm, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This is a free-living worm. Nematodes are small unsegmented worms that may be parasitic or free-living depending upon the species

Cubic close-packed crystal structure
Haemoglobin molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a haemoglobin molecule. Haemoglobin is a metalloprotein that transports oxygen around the body in red blood cells

LM of the nematode worm, Caenorhabditis elegans
Light micrograph of Caenorhabditis elegans, a soil-dwelling bisexual nematode worm which feeds on bacteria. A tendency to reproduce by self- fertilization (resulting in identical offspring)

Freshwater leechs head sucker, SEM
Freshwater leechs head sucker. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head sucker of a freshwater leech (Hirudo sp.). This parasite has two suckers

Artwork of hookworm clinging to intestinal lining

False-colour SEM of a nematode worm & Acarus siro

African black oystercatcher (Haematopus moquini) probing for bloodworms in beach sand. This shorebird is endemic to southern Africa

Alien worm, artwork
Alien worm. Artwork of an alien life form adapted to live on a planet with high surface gravity. The organism resembles a worm such as those found on Earth

Deep ocean alien life form, artwork
Deep ocean alien. Artwork of an alien life form adapted to survive on the seabed of a deep ocean. The life form resembles a tube worm as found on Earth

Exploring Europas ocean, artwork
Exploring Europas ocean. Artwork of two probes (centre) using lights to explore below the ice covering the ocean on Europa, a moon of Jupiter

Life on Europa. Computer artwork of a cryobot probe (lower left, silver) discovering life below the ice of Europa, a moon of Jupiter (upper centre)

Firewall, conceptual computer artwork
Firewall. Conceptual computer artwork of a computer under a missile attack protected by a firewall shield. This could be used to represent attacks on a computer system or network such as those

Computer worm. Conceptual computer artwork of worms emerging from a laptop computer screen. This could be used to represent malicious computer programs known as worms

Internet worm, computer artwork
Computer worm. Computer artwork of a worm emerging from a computer screen. This could be used to represent malicious computer programs known as worms. These programs are self- propagating viruses

Worlds smallest robot worm in plastic tube
Robot worm. View of the worlds smallest artificial worm inside a plastic tube. This tiny robots movement was based on that of a snail

Worm computer virus
Computer worms. Conceptual computer artwork of a globe and computer screens with worm shapes (red) representing computer worm programs

Deep ocean alien life forms, artwork
Deep ocean aliens. Artwork of alien life forms adapted to survive on a deep ocean seabed. A hydrothermal vent (centre) releases heat energy and mineral nutrients

Seminiferous tubules. Light micrograph of a cross- section through seminiferous tubules in an earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris) testis

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"Worms: Unveiling the Intricate World of Gastrointestinal Nematodes and More" Delving into the depths of the earth, the mole-eating worm silently works its way underground, a master of stealth. Legend has it that the Lambton Worm terrorized a village, but little did they know it was just an innocent creature trying to survive in its habitat. Behold the intricate head of a dog tapeworm under SEM - a fascinating glimpse into nature's microscopic wonders. The nematode worm, with its slender body and remarkable adaptability, continues to captivate scientists worldwide as they unravel its secrets. C. Elegans worms dance under light micrographs, showcasing their elegance and serving as invaluable models for genetic research. A song thrush proudly displays its catch – worms dangling from its beak – reminding us of nature's delicate balance between predator and prey (Picture No. 11675190). In a compost/wormery bin brimming with kitchen waste, vegetable peelings, and cardboard scraps come alive as worms tirelessly recycle our organic matter (UK). Beneath our feet lies an entire ecosystem; earthworms create tunnels that aerate soil while grass roots thrive in harmony (JPF12192). Witnessing coral polyps feeding on polychaete worms during nocturnal hours reminds us that even within stunning reefs like Australia's Great Barrier Reef, carnivorous behavior prevails. From hidden underground dwellers to vital recyclers above ground or thriving in vibrant ecosystems underwater—they are truly extraordinary creatures deserving recognition for their essential roles in Earth's diverse tapestry of life.