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Both are incomplete, one with proboscis partly everted not showing jaws, other with proboscis completely everted showing jaws. The direction for the longitude given in the paper says "W" when it ...

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There are many unknown creatures that live in the deep water. Some of the creatures are even undiscovered till date. These creatures can sometimes be beautiful, but are often dangerous to humankind.

This map shows coastal regions where Antarctic Scale Worm are found. It's one of the largest known scale worms: reported to reach ~200 mm (20 cm) in length (original description: Monro, 1939). Skin ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

Scientists figured out the biochemical process that lets the turf-conscious worms grow sharp teeth using very simple materials. By Veronique Greenwood Glycera dibranchiata is exactly the kind of ...