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Black Lugworm

Arenicola defodiens

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The blow lugworm (Arenicola marina), also known as sandworm, is a large species of marine worm. Its coiled castings are a familiar sight on a beach at low tide but the animal itself is rarely seen except by those who, from curiosity or to use as fishing bait, dig the worm out of the sand. Description When fully grown, blow lugworms of the coasts of Europe grow to 5.

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Belgium · 63United Kingdom · 58Netherlands · 54France · 2Germany · 1