käelihaste
The term käelihaste refers to a small marine creature belonging to the family Eunicidae within the order Annelida. Commonly found in temperate shallow waters along the North Atlantic coastline, the species is distinguished by its elongated body, segmented body plan and pronounced anterior appendages named palps. The name derives from the Old Norse words “kæla” meaning “nail” and “haste” meaning “rapid,” a reference to the creature’s quick, claw‑like movements.
Morphologically, käelihaste possesses 35 to 40 body segments, each armed with a set of chaetae that aid
Ecologically, käelihaste is an omnivorous detritivore that feeds on small mollusks, crustacean eggs and organic debris.