King+Ragworm

Phylum: Annelida Class: Polychaeta
 * King Ragworm;** //Neanthes virens//

to the surface at high tide. The males swim with an eel-like motion, which releases sperm. While this is happening, the females release eggs from the surface of their burrows. The worms mature within 2-3 years, breed one, then die after breeding. king ragworms.
 * __Size:__** Up to 20 inches (50 cm)
 * __Location:__** Temperate coastal waters of northeastern & northwestern Atlantic.
 * __Habitat:__** On the shores and shallows in muddy sand.
 * __Life Cycle:__** Breeding takes place in the spring. The males leaves their burrows, and swarm
 * __Males & Females:__** There is not said to be any major differences between male and female
 * __[[image:Nereis_virens_2_-_Alexander_Semenov.jpg align="left"]]Interesting Facts:__**
 * **__-__**Has very strong jaws and can easily bite a human.
 * -They wait for tides to come before feeding.
 * -Fishermen collect this worm for bait.
 * -They feed on microrganisms.
 * -King ragworms are the largest of the ragworm family.

and are popular for UK fishing.
 * __Human Impact:__** This worm is very popular among fishermen. They are used as bait for fishing



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 * __Zookeeper Taylor Cebuly:__**