New Zealand Seashore
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DSC_1812 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
DSC1812Blood wormtoke moanaBristle wormGlyceraovigeraGlyceridaesand burrowing wormpredatorywormWarrington