A nemertean (Ribbon Worm) hunting a polychaete
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A nemertean (Ribbon Worm) hunting a polychaete
Nemerteans (commonly known as ribbon worms) are voracious predators. This species, Ramphogordius sanguineus, is preying on the polychaete, Allita succinea. Here, you can see how the nemertean explosively everts its proboscis (shown at normal speed and then 20% of normal speed) to snag and immobilise its prey. In some ribbon worm species the ...
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Inside History on Instagram: "A ribbon worm’s hunting technique is often referred to as a “secret attack” because of its remarkable and stealthy approach to catching prey. It uses a retractable, tube-shaped organ called a proboscis to launch a sudden, precise strike. In certain species, the tip of this proboscis bears a harpoon-like stylet that can puncture the prey and inject a mix of paralyzing toxins and digestive enzymes! 🪱 🕸️ This deadly combination enables the ribbon worm to immobilize i
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