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Enter the accordion worm. This recently identified marine ribbon worm, colored brown to dark green, measures 110–250 mm long and 3–4 mm wide in its unbothered state and can expand and contract ...

A head and a hundred tails: How a branching worm manages reproductive complexity Date: May 19, 2025 Source: University of Göttingen Summary: Scientists have uncovered the genetic underpinnings of ...

"By decoding the molecular structure of velvet worm slime, we're now one step closer to replicating that efficiency for the materials we use every day." Velvet worms, small caterpillar-like ...

“He was brilliant at ‘the Worm’. We used to play the Mario song Let Me Love You. Nuno would blast the volume up: ‘Let me love you! Let me be the one to…!’ Everyone in the dressing room ...

Gordius wulingensis, or the Wuling Mountains horsehair worm, range in size from about 3.8 to 11.2 inches long for males and 5.7 to 29.3 inches for females, according to the study. One end is ...

A rare fossil has been identified as an ancient species of internal parasite called a thorny-headed worm. Today these worms can be found in many different animals, but this new species from the ...

Running is often referred to as one of the most accessible forms of exercise—all you need is a good pair of shoes. But many runners will tell you not to skimp on those shoes. Your running shoes ...

Spoiled food from the refrigerator, such as baked beans, moldy cottage cheese, and leftover casserole also can go into the worm bin. Coffee grounds are very good in a worm bin, enhancing the ...

Ringworm is a very common fungal infection that is not, despite its name, caused by a worm. It is caused by the fungus Tinea, which is highly contagious. Anyone can get ringworm, although some ...

Soft plastic stick baits are among the most versatile and effective lures available. They can be rigged in various ways and fished within inches of the surface out to 20 feet or more. Popular ways ...