New Zealand Seashore

DSC_5176 Sea mouse, or scale worm (Euphione squamosa) a large (50-80mm), unusual looking worm with prominent scales on the dorsal side of its segmented body. Commonly found on the underside of rocks or debris in shallow, protected, rocky reef habitat. Aquarium Point, Otago Harbour.

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DSC_5176 Sea mouse, or scale worm (Euphione squamosa) a large (50-80mm), unusual looking worm with prominent scales on the dorsal side of its segmented body. Commonly found on the underside of rocks or debris in shallow, protected, rocky reef habitat. Aquarium Point, Otago Harbour.

DSC 5176 Sea mouse scale worm bristle worm Euphione squamosa Otago Harbour