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Trilobites in Wales

27 August 2024
A green segmented King Ragworm with a white head and numerous small, hair-like appendages on each segment. The worm’s body is elongated and curves into a spiral shape, with the tail end coiling around towards the head.
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A can of worms – what are marine bristleworms and why are they so important?

7 August 2024
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Diatom Flora of Britain and Ireland

16 May 2023
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