The Mysterious Reproduction Strategy of Sea Worms: Detaching and Swimming for Romance

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A sea worm known as the "Eulalia viridis" has the unique ability to develop its own eyes and brain in its tail, which then detaches and swims away to mate. This fascinating reproductive strategy is a rare phenomenon in marine life.
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