This deep-sea polar worm looks like it can't decide if it's dressed for a glitzy party or a gruesome massacre.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Name: Antarctic scale worm (Eulagisca gigantea) Where it lives: Below 1,640 (500 meters) deep in ...

The scale worm lives deep in the Antarctic ocean and they grow up to 8 inches long. (Image credit: Smithsonian NMNH) Different polychaete species use their bristles for different purposes ...

These scales look a bit like human teeth, adding to the worms' dazzling-yet-gruesome appearance. Growing up to 8 inches (20 centimeters) long, Antarctic scale worms are a type of ocean-dwelling ...

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Intestinal worms often lead to gastrointestinal symptoms, like diarrhea, because they live in your digestive tract. Other symptoms, such as a skin rash or problems breathing, also can occur, depending ...

Enzymes found in the saliva of wax worms can degrade one of the most common forms of plastic waste. This is based on research published in October that could create new ways to deal with plastic ...

The lunar eclipse will occur on March 14, 2025, and it will last for over six hours, passing through different phases. The ...