Ancient Sea Worm Named After 'Dune' Sandworms

A 500-million-year-old fossilized sea worm, named Shaihuludia shurikeni, has been discovered in northern Utah. The worm, which lived during the Cambrian period, is named after the sandworms in the "Dune" novels due to its blade-like bristles resembling throwing stars. The fossil was found in the Spence Shale, a geological formation known for its rare fossils, and is a new species of annelid. The discovery sheds light on the diverse life forms that existed during the Cambrian explosion.