The Bristle Worm: Reef Guardian or Aquarium Nightmare?

In the meticulous world of marine reef keeping, few creatures evoke a more visceral reaction than the bristle worm (Polychaeta). Usually discovered during a late-night flashlight raid on the tank, these segmented, subterranean scavengers often look like something out of a low-budget…

These marine worms will blow your mind

These images of marine worms will either blow your mind or give you nightmares. The stunning new photographs from Alexander Semenov showcase some of the 222 polychaeta worms he has been studying. If you haven’t seen Semenov’s photos before, then…