| Kingdom Animale | Phylum Sipunculida |
Peanut
Worm The most common sipunculid on local shores is Phascolosoma arcuata (= P. lurco of many books), the Peanut Worm (length when relaxed 5-10cm). During low tide, the worms extend their introverts (proboscis) from below the mud surface to feed on detrital material. |
Introduction Shore environment |
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From A Guide to Seashore Life by Dr Leo W H Tan and Peter K L Ng Published by the Singapore Science Centre and sponsored by BP @Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research and Singapore Science Centre |
