APHOTOMARINE

Very similar species to Spirobranchus triqueter, however this species is more common on the lowershore than S. triqueter. It also has one large and two small keels rather than just one. The point on the front of the animal is extremely sharp so care needs to be taken when lifting stones on beaches where these animals occur. This species is very common and can be found all around the westcountry. Images were taken at Plymouth, Devon and St. Austell, Cornwall.

Species formerly and probably more commonly known as Pomatoceros lamarckii.

Spirobranchus lamarcki Pomatoceros lamarckii A Keeled Tubeworm marine worm images

The main objective of this website is in furthering environmental awareness and education through the medium of photography. To increase awareness and access to the wildlife of the region and help

people find and identify it. Sometimes the difference between species is obvious but many species can only be determined by observing microscopic characteristics that are specific to any one species.

APHOTOMARINE

An educational resource dedicated mainly to the photography and diversity of marine life that can be found in coastal waters and intertidal areas of Great Britain and Ireland by David Fenwick.

An educational resource dedicated mainly to the photography
and diversity of marine life that can be found in coastal waters
and intertidal areas of Great Britain and Ireland by David Fenwick.