DSC_4500 Oweniid worm (Owenia petersenae) detail of tentacle crown extended. Concealed within a flexible shell tube, these small worms live in fine, clean gritty sand, or shell in the low tide zone on sheltered soft shores. Warrington *
DSC_1790 Blood worm, or toke moana (Glycera ovigera) largest of the NZ Glyceridae, and a typical sand burrower. Seen here in characteristic coiled pose when removed from substrate. It is a predatory worm feeding principally on amphipods and small bristle worms. Inhabits muddy sand beaches. Up to 18cm long. Warrington
