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science-and-nature2 years ago•1 min saved

"Deadly 'Sand Striker': The Terrifying Predator with Retractable Razor-Jaws and Toxic Lunge"

The bobbit worm, also known as a sand striker, is a creepy creature that lurks in tropical waters and can grow up to 10 feet in length. It has razor-sharp teeth and a terrifying mouth that opens up like something from a horror film. While it doesn't prey on humans, its venomous and strong bite can cut a fish in half. The worm buries itself in the sea floor and strikes when it senses prey above it, using its limited vision and small antennae to navigate. Once it captures its prey, it retreats back to its lair.

via The US Sun|

#bobbit-worm #predatory-behavior #sand-striker

nature2 years ago•2 min saved

"Meet the Sand Striker: The Deadly Bobbit Worm with Retractable Jaws"

The sand striker, also known as the bobbit worm (Eunice aphroditois), is a stunning and terrifying ambush predator found in tropical shallow waters around the world. It buries its long body in the seafloor during the day and uses its retractable jaws, featuring serrated plates, to snap fish in half. With little to no vision, it relies on its antennae to sense prey and strike. At night, it emerges from its burrow to hunt, and it may use toxins to subdue or kill its prey. The sand striker can reach lengths of up to 10 feet and can cause chaos in aquariums if accidentally introduced.

via Livescience.com|

#ambush-predator #bobbit-worm #eunice-aphroditois

nature2 years ago•2 min saved

"Meet the Sand Striker: The Deadly Bobbit Worm with Retractable Jaws"

The sand striker, also known as the bobbit worm, is a stunning yet terrifying ambush predator found in tropical shallow waters worldwide. Burying its long body in the seafloor during the day, it lures unsuspecting prey with its antennae before snapping them in half with its retractable jaws. At night, it emerges to hunt, using toxins to subdue or kill larger prey. The sand striker can cause chaos in aquariums and can regrow from broken pieces. Despite the misconception that it lacks a brain, it possesses a cerebral ganglion.

via Yahoo Life|

#ambush-predator #aquariums #bobbit-worm