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Bobbit Worm
Eunice aphroditois
The Bobbit worm is a large predatory polychaete annelid found in the warm oceans of the Indo-Pacific region. It is famous for its long, segmented body that can reach up to 3 meters in length and its five antennae, which it uses to sense prey. The Bobbit worm buries itself in the…
Did you know?
- The Bobbit worm is named after a notorious 1990s incident, but there is no evidence the worm actually bites off appendages.
- Bobbit worms can regenerate lost body segments, making them highly resilient. Their jaws snap shut with such force that they can cut fish in half instantly. Despite their size and striking abilities, they are often missed by divers due to their burrowing behavior.
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