The Antarctic worm with teeth that will haunt your dreams

Meet the Eulagisca gigantea

So, what makes this so special? First off, it’s about 8 inches long (that’s around the size of a banana), with a head that’s actually a retractable throat.

When it’s time to eat, this throat extends out, revealing sharp teeth, making it clear this worm isn’t just sitting around looking pretty — it’s a predator. The worm uses this extendable part to scavenge or even hunt smaller marine creatures.

Its golden bristles aren’t just for show either. They might help it swim, crawl along the seafloor, or act as a defense mechanism. However, there’s still so much we don’t know about Eulagisca gigantea, as scientists have only studied it briefly since its discovery in 1939.

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