Ragworm head,coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The ragworm is a polychaete worm from the family Nereididae. They are segmented worms with long flattened bodies consisting of many segments. Each segment has a pair of parapods or swimming legs. This image shows a close-up of the parapods which are covered with bristles called chaete and are used for crawling and swimming. Ragworms are found predominantly in muddy shorelines and are often used for fishing bait. They can live up to three years. Some species are considered an active predator,sifting through the mud for small ocean creatures,others exist as scavengers. Magnification: x120 when printed at 10 cm wide. | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Anne Weston,EM STP,the Francis Crick Institute |
Taille de l’image : | 5333 px × 4267 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
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