Arrow worms


Arrow worms (Chaetognaths) are streamlined fish-shaped predatory worms that prey on other zooplankton. On their heads they have a set of hooks to grab prey, and many species can inject poison into their prey to paralyse it. They have their own phylum.

Chaetognath head, Cerbère, Mediterranean
Sagitta, head, Grevelingen, NL
Sagitta, Grevelingen, NL
Sagitta, tail with gonads, Grevelingen, NL
Sagitta, head, Grevelingen, NL
Sagitta, head, Waddenzee, NL
Sagitta, tail with gonads, Waddenzee, NL
Chaetognath, Cerbère, Mediterranean