Horsehair worm
Horsehair worms are parasitic worms of the clade Nematoida alongside their sister taxa Nematoda, the roundworms. The most famous trait of certain species of horsehair worms is the ability to alter…
Horsehair worms are parasitic worms of the clade Nematoida alongside their sister taxa Nematoda, the roundworms. The most famous trait of certain species of horsehair worms is the ability to alter…
The UK is home to so many incredible sea slugs, like this elegant nudibranch.
This small sea snail is easily identifiable by the 3 brown spots on the top of its shell.
A small, but feisty scavenger, this carnivorous sea snail does not let anything go to waste!
This jagged-shelled sea snail is normally found near its favourite food - oysters!
Whether found in a garden or part of an agricultural landscape, ponds are oases of wildlife worth investigating. Even small ponds can support a wealth of species and collectively, ponds play a key…
Gwent Wildlife Trust's species-rich Springdale Farm reserve is in full bloom in June!
Brittle stars, sea urchins and other starfish will want to stay out of the way of this speedy carnivorous starfish!
The common whelk is the largest sea snail found in UK seas, though you're more likely to find the dry balls of empty whelk egg capsules washed up in strandlines.
This sea snail is abundant on rocky shores around the UK. It is an active predator, feasting on mussels and barnacles before retreating to crevices to rest.
The beautiful pink and white bands of a Painted topshell make it easy to see where this little sea snail got its name!
This brilliant red and white sea slug would make the perfect nudibranch for a Christmas card image or perhaps a football team mascot!