New Zealand Seashore

DSC_11689 Bamboo worm (Macroclymenella stewartensis) detail of head. A worm outside it's burrow of sand grains held together by mucous. Found on the low shore, the fine tube 'chimneys's are often the only evidence of their presence. The worm is segmented and superficially resembles bamboo. The Spit, Aramoana *

DSC_11689Bamboo wormMacroclymenellastewartensisdetailheadMaldanidaeThe SpitAramoana