Scientists extract rare giant shipworm from shell in toe-curling video

What the hell is that?? It's a slimy shipworm, discovered hiding in a tusk-like shell found in the Philippines' shallow mud bays...

A giant worm-like creature has been found living beneath the sea in the Philippines.
It's the first time live specimens have been found by scientists studying the creature.

The Telegraph

Giant shipworm just gave scientists new clues about some of the weirdest life forms on Earth

Scientists are taking a closer look at this weird worm-like animal for the first time. Check out what they have discovered.

Tech Insider

This Terrifying Worm Snatches Fish from the Ocean Floor

It's like watching a horror movie-slash-documentary. Fascinating...

Sand strikers, also known as bobbit worms, are primitive-looking creatures that lack eyes, or even a brain. Despite this, they are savage predators who shoot out grapple-like hooks to reel in passing fish.

Smithsonian Channel