King Ragworm

Alitta virens

Explore the King Ragworm (Alitta virens) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.

Summary

The King Ragworm is a marine bristle worm of intertidal mudflats and sandy shores in Europe and North America. It burrows through sediment and uses a muscular, jawed proboscis to capture food. It is an important prey item for shorebirds and fish and is commonly collected as fishing bait.

Classification in this archive

Animals › Segmented worms › Bristle worms › Phyllodocida › Nereididae › Alitta

Habitat and distribution

Regions in this record: Europe, North America

Demonstration note

[DEMO] King ragworms can extend a muscular, jaw-bearing proboscis to capture food.