New Zealand Seashore

DSC_1791 Blood worm, or toke moana (Glycera ovigera) with proboscis everted. This is the largest of the NZ Glyceridae, and a typical sand burrower. It is a predatory worm feeding principally on amphipods and small bristle worms. Inhabits muddy sand beaches. Up to 18cm long. Warrington

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DSC_1791 Blood worm, or toke moana (Glycera ovigera) with proboscis everted. This is the largest of the NZ Glyceridae, and a typical sand burrower. It is a predatory worm feeding principally on amphipods and small bristle worms. Inhabits muddy sand beaches. Up to 18cm long. Warrington

DSC 1791 Blood worm toke moana Bristle worm Glycera ovigera Glyceridae sand burrowing worm predatory worm Warrington