King Ragworm Collection

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)

King Ragworm (Nereis virens) curled up

Nereis virens, king ragworm slithering, close up

King ragworm C015 / 7450
King ragworm (Alitta virens). This is a marine polychaete, a class of annelid (segmented) worms. Each segment has a pair of fleshy un-jointed limb-like appendages (parapodia)

King ragworm C015 / 7523
King ragworm (Alitta virens). This is a marine polychaete, a class of annelid (segmented) worms. Each segment has a pair of fleshy un-jointed limb-like appendages (parapodia)

King ragworm C015 / 7495
King ragworm (Alitta virens). This is a marine polychaete, a class of annelid (segmented) worms. Each segment has a pair of fleshy un-jointed limb-like appendages (parapodia)

King ragworm C015 / 7421
King ragworm (Alitta virens). This is a marine polychaete, a class of annelid (segmented) worms. Each segment has a pair of fleshy un-jointed limb-like appendages (parapodia)

King ragworm C015 / 7481
King ragworm (Alitta virens). This is a marine polychaete, a class of annelid (segmented) worms. Each segment has a pair of fleshy un-jointed limb-like appendages (parapodia)

King ragworm
Kingragworm (Alitta virens). This is a marine polychaete, a class of annelid (segmented) worms. Each segment has a pair of fleshy un-jointed limb-like appendages (parapodia)

Ragworm head. Close-up of the head of a ragworm (Nereis virens), showing its mouthparts. Ragworms are marine annelid worms that burrow in wet sand and mud using parapodia

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"Discover the intriguing world of the King Ragworm (Nereis virens). This marine polychaete, illustrated in 1910, is a common sight along sandy and muddy shores. With its segmented body and distinctive head, the King Ragworm curls up when disturbed, revealing its colorful, ringed tentacles. Observe its slithering movements in our close-up images (King ragworm C015 / 7450, 7523, 7495, 7421, 7481), showcasing its unique character. Delve deeper into the mysteries of this fascinating creature, the King Ragworm."