In action

Back in February, Eric found this wonderful ribbon worm, Micrura verrilli.  The nemertean was ~12 cm long and observed among sea squirts in the low intertidal zone.  The best part is, he captured some video footage and edited it into a clip that we're excited to share. 

First, here are two still photos:

 

I don't know why this species has such a colorful orange tip at the anterior end.  Do you have any ideas?

 

And now for the video.  It's always fun watching a nemertean in action.  [If you can't see the video player in your e-mail, click on the title of the post above to go to the NHBH web site.]

 P.S.  Thanks, Eric, for sharing this great footage!

P.P.S.  Hello to nemertean fans, Maddy and Serena and Amelia!  ;)