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Mudworms

Mudworms

These small mudworms Microspio maori are common inhabitants of sandy sediments in estuaries throughout New Zealand.

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NIWA - National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
Photograph by Geoff Read

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Maggy Wassilieff. 'Estuaries', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/estuaries/4/2