The marine worm Eulagisca gigantea has recently gone viral online due to its bizarre appearance. Found in the icy waters of Antarctica, this 8-inch-long worm has shimmering golden bristles and a gaping, tooth-lined mouth, making it look like something from a sci-fi horror film.
What makes it special? The worm has a retractable throat that extends to reveal sharp teeth, allowing it to scavenge or hunt smaller marine creatures. Its golden bristles may help with swimming, crawling, or serve as a defense mechanism. Despite being discovered in 1939, scientists have only briefly studied it.
