Professionally prepared marine biology specimen
This preserved Sandworm (Nereis virens) is an authentic Gulf of Maine polychaete, collected from our cold coastal mudflats and expertly prepared for long-term educational use. Each specimen showcases the detailed segmented anatomy characteristic of polychaetes, including parapodia, setae, jaws, sensory structures, and the elongated body form that makes sandworms an important model organism in marine biology. Preserved specimens allow students to safely study morphology without the challenges of maintaining live worms, making them ideal for classrooms, labs, homeschool programs, and marine science demonstrations. These sandworms are collected responsibly from the intertidal zones of Downeast Maine and fixed to maintain clarity, coloration, and structure for repeated study. Their impressive size and anatomical detail make them valuable for teaching about feeding behavior, locomotion, intertidal ecology, and worm taxonomy.
Common name: Sandworm
Scientific name: Nereis virens
Origin: Gulf of Maine, USA
Size range: Approximately 6–10 inches
Colors: Brown, Red, Green
Seasonality: Year-round availability
Preservation: Formalin-fixed
Uses: Marine biology education, invertebrate anatomy study, classroom demonstrations, homeschool science kits, lab collections
Note: This is a preserved marine specimen. Natural variations in size, color, and appearance from photos should be expected. If you would like any specimen prepared differently (alternative fixative or storage solution), please send a request to: info@gulfofme.com
Professionally prepared marine biology specimen
This preserved Sandworm (Nereis virens) is an authentic Gulf of Maine polychaete, collected from our cold coastal mudflats and expertly prepared for long-term educational use. Each specimen showcases the detailed segmented anatomy characteristic of polychaetes, including parapodia, setae, jaws, sensory structures, and the elongated body form that makes sandworms an important model organism in marine biology. Preserved specimens allow students to safely study morphology without the challenges of maintaining live worms, making them ideal for classrooms, labs, homeschool programs, and marine science demonstrations. These sandworms are collected responsibly from the intertidal zones of Downeast Maine and fixed to maintain clarity, coloration, and structure for repeated study. Their impressive size and anatomical detail make them valuable for teaching about feeding behavior, locomotion, intertidal ecology, and worm taxonomy.
Common name: Sandworm
Scientific name: Nereis virens
Origin: Gulf of Maine, USA
Size range: Approximately 6–10 inches
Colors: Brown, Red, Green
Seasonality: Year-round availability
Preservation: Formalin-fixed
Uses: Marine biology education, invertebrate anatomy study, classroom demonstrations, homeschool science kits, lab collections
Note: This is a preserved marine specimen. Natural variations in size, color, and appearance from photos should be expected. If you would like any specimen prepared differently (alternative fixative or storage solution), please send a request to: info@gulfofme.com
