This bumpy shell lives up to its name and lives partly buried in the seabed along the west coast of Great Britain.

Horsehair worms are parasitic worms of the clade Nematoida alongside their sister taxa Nematoda, the roundworms. The most famous trait of certain species of horsehair worms is the ability to alter…

Ever spotted a honeycomb-like mound on the beach and wondered what it was? It's a reef built entirely by worms!

Worms in the sea are anything but dull and this fan worm, resembling a Catherine wheel, is a perfect example of the intricate beauty these animals possess.

Ever noticed lots of little white spirals on seaweed fronds on rocky shores? These are tiny tube worms!

Despite appearances, the slow worm is actually a legless lizard, not a worm or a snake! Look out for it basking in the sun on heathlands and grasslands, or even in the garden, where it favours…

This vibrant green worm is arguably the most attractive worm found on the rocky shore!

This worm builds its own home out of bits of shell and sand. It can be spotted on the shore all around the UK.

Look for Water avens in damp habitats, such as riversides, wet woodlands and wet meadows. It has nodding, purple-and-orange flowers that hang on delicate, purple stems.