Bristle Worms Collection

Marine worms, artwork
Marine worms. Historical artwork of a variety of marine polychaetes, also known as bristleworms. Illustration from The Sea (1869) by Matthias Jakob Schleiden

Deepsea benthic Sea cucumber (Peniagone sp) with commensal polynoid polychaete, from mid atlantic ridge, depth approx 2600m, June 2010

Bristle worms or sea mice
6338467 Bristle worms or sea mice by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Bristle worms or sea mice. Golden fireworm, Chloeia flava 1, and Eurythoe complanata 2. Anfinome flava, Pleione alcyonea)

Close-up of a blue Christmas tree worm
Blue Christmas tree worm (Spirobranchus giganteus) Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Facial and body view of the predatory Bobbit worm, Indonesia
Facial and body view of the predatory Bobbit worm (Eunice aphroditois), taken in 6 meters of water in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Bristle Worms feeding on a large sponge, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Close-up of a yellow Christmas tree worm
Yellow Christmas tree worm (Spirobranchus giganteus), Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

A red and white Christmas tree worm in Cozumel, Mexico

A darklined fireworm crawls across the black sand seafloor
A darklined fireworm (Chloeia fusca) crawls across the black sand seafloor in Komodo National Park, Indonesia.d

A pair of Christmas tree worms in Cozumel, Mexico

Facial view of the predatory Bobbit worm, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
Facial view of the predatory Bobbit worm (Eunice aphroditois), taken in 6 meters of water in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

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Discover the wonders of the deep-sea floor with these fascinating marine creatures. From the intricate artwork of Christmas tree worms, to the commensal relationship between a Peniagone sea cucumber and a polynoid polychaete, the underwater world is full of surprises. Keep an eye out for the elusive bristle worms, also known as sea mice, as they feed on sponges and hide in the sand. Don't be alarmed by the menacing facial expressions of the predatory Bobbit worms, they're just keeping an eye on their next meal. Come for the vibrant colors of the Christmas tree worms, stay for the intriguing diversity of deep-sea life.