The Alitta virens, also known as the sandworm is an anneild worm. The common habit that it's known for is burrowing in wet sand and mud. It was first described by biologist Michael Sars in 1835.

The worm is harvested for bait and also grown for the same purpose. It is a multi-million dollar industry. The worms live up to 4-5 years til it reaches a length of 900mm before being harvested. Both sexes of worms die after spawning and their bodies are eaten by it's usual preditors(gulls, eiders, ect.)