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Gossamer Worm — printable fact sheet
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Gossamer Worm
Tomopteris helgolandica
The Gossamer Worm is a delicate and transparent marine polychaete worm found in the open ocean. Its ribbon-like body is almost entirely see-through, with graceful lateral appendages that enable it to glide effortlessly through the water. This worm is bioluminescent, producing a …
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- The unique yellow glow of the Gossamer Worm has fascinated marine biologists, as most oceanic bioluminescent creatures produce blue or green light.
- Gossamer Worms are among the few marine animals that emit yellow bioluminescence. Their bodies are so transparent that most of their internal organs are visible. They swim with an undulating motion, using their paddle-like parapodia for propulsion.
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