Argonemertes (sp. 1) - A Terrestrial Nemertine

Roscadghill Parc Wildlife

Terrestrial Nemertine Worm
Argonemertes (sp. 1)
- top view 1

Terrestrial Nemertine Worm
Argonemertes (sp. 1)
- proboscis 1

Terrestrial Nemertine Worm
Argonemertes (sp. 1)
- top view with mm rule 1

Terrestrial Nemertine Worm
Argonemertes (sp. 1)
- head with eyes 1

Terrestrial Nemertine Worm
Argonemertes (sp. 1)
- eye spots close-up 1

A 10mm long alien species found under an old brick radiator tile. 17.05.13; also 30.05.13.

The species here has been DNA sequenced at the Natural History Museum and has been found to be a new species to science. It is still an alien species and possibly coming from either Australia or New Zealand.

This species has been found at three sites across Penzance, Cornwall.

All photographs on this page were taken at Roscadghill Parc and are © David Fenwick.

Roscadghill Parc is a small housing estate situated in Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall.