Bobbit worms explode out of tunnels on the ocean floor to ambush prey. According to a new study, these worms had 6-foot-long carnivorous ancestors that burrowed under the Pacific Ocean. Researchers ...

Why it is awesome: With its scientific name referencing Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, the sand striker is a stunning, glittering marine worm — and a terrifying ambush predator. It ...

The ocean is home to some of the most terrifying creatures in the world. Whether they’re scary in sheer size, appearance, or behavior, there’s a long list of creatures that you probably don’t want to ...

Whether it's the Bobbit worm's impressive length, its strong scissor-like jaws, or its ambush hunting style, there are plenty of reasons to be fascinated by the mysterious sand striker (Eunice ...

When most people think of worms, they imagine harmless garden creatures wriggling through soil. Yet, the world of worms is far more sinister. Some are terrifying predators, invasive parasites, or ...

Sand strikers — also known as bobbit worms — reach up to 10 feet long. They have razor-sharp jaws they use to catch unsuspecting fish and can split into bits to regenerate. When you purchase through ...

The world of worms harbors terrifying creatures, from the Bobbit worm ambushing prey with lightning speed to mind-controlling Zombie Snail Parasites. Guinea worms painfully emerge from the skin, while ...