DSC_1163 Orbiniid worm (Orbinia papillosa) a long and slender burrowing worm which forms a tight coil when removed from the mud. Found from mid to low tide on semi-protected sandy shores throughout New Zealand. Warrington *
DSC_0171 Sulphur worm (Travisia olens) recent molecular study suggests that Travisia species should be in their own family. Localised, but abundant where it occurs, and extending as far south as Warrington. Pointed at both ends, with a row of filamentous red gills and a distinctive and unpleasant smell. Snell's Beach *
DSC_0164 Sulphur worm (Travisia olens) detail of pointed end and filamentous red gills. Recent molecular studies place this worm in its own family Travisiidae. Localised, but abundant where it occurs, and extending as far south as Warrington. Pointed at both ends, with a row of filamentous red gills and a distinctive and unpleasant smell. Snell's Beach *
