Species in the phylum Annelida Results 1 - 5
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Lugworm (Arenicola marina)
The presence of this lugworm can be detected by the characteristic signs of one of its U or J-shaped burrows; depressions are form...  More  7 Images  3 Videos
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Lagoon sandworm (Armandia cirrhosa)
This rare, small worm is ribbon-like in appearance, and has three eyes on its head. The body comprises of 26 or 27 segments, each ...  More  1 Image  0 Videos
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Medicinal leech (Hirudo medicinalis)
This animal has a slightly flattened cylindrical body, divided into 33 or 34 segments. The upperside is dark brown or black with s...  More  7 Images  1 Video
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Peacock worm (Sabella pavonina)
The peacock worm (also known as the fan worm) lives in a tough, membranous tube, which is covered in particles of mud. This flexib...  More  8 Images  2 Videos

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