Arenicola marina
Lugworm
Köderwurm
Zeepier
Arénicole
Arenicola
Arenicola
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
- The Mediterranean
Surrounding and environment
- The animal lies on or is attached to sand
- The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
- The species can be found between 0 and 20 Meters.
- Very common species.
- The species is generally isolated
General characteristics of the species
- Length of the worm : 30 cm
- The animal can show variable colouring
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Chemistry/pharmacy