Spirorbis tube worm
Ever noticed lots of little white spirals on seaweed fronds on rocky shores? These are tiny tube worms!
Ever noticed lots of little white spirals on seaweed fronds on rocky shores? These are tiny tube worms!
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The Common mussel is a familiar sight on shores all around the UK and is a favourite food of people, seabirds and starfish alike.
The ragworm is highly common on our shores, though rarely seen except by the fishermen that dig them up for bait.
These little critters are related to the woodlice you find in your garden and play a very important role on rocky shores.
During the breeding season, the common tern can be seen around our coasts and also inland at gravel pits, reservoirs and lakes. It nests in noisy colonies and can be spotted plunge-diving for fish…
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Flowering rush is a pretty rush-like plant of shallow wetland habitats, such as ponds, canals and ditches. Its cup-shaped, pink flowers appear in summer, brightening up the water's edge.
Found on rocky shores and seabeds, the Keyhole limpet gets its name from the little hole at the tip of its shell.