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possible ragworm narrowed down to Nereis spp<br /> possibly nereis procera or nereis diversicolor Alitta virens,Geotagged,United States,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

possible ragworm

narrowed down to Nereis spp
possibly nereis procera or nereis diversicolor

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The King Ragworm

''Alitta virens'' (common names include sandworm and king ragworm; older scientific names including Nereis virens are still frequently used) is an annelid worm that burrows in wet sand and mud. It is classified as a polychaete in the family Nereididae.

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Similar species: Phyllodocida
Species identified by morpheme
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By morpheme

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Uploaded Feb 25, 2015. Captured Feb 24, 2015 14:29 in 25647 Marine View Drive, Des Moines, WA 98198, USA.
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  • X-E1
  • f/1.0
  • 1/125s
  • ISO200
  • 50mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.