Bloodworms are known for their unusual fang-like jaws, which are made of protein, melanin, and concentrations of copper not found elsewhere in the animal kingdom. Scientists have observed how these ...

Left: Image of the everted proboscis of Glycera dibranchiata with its four jaws exposed, Right: Scanning electron microscope image of a Glycera jaw (Matter/Wonderly et al.) (CN) — The good news about ...

Waco water crews are trying to track down the source of midge fly larvae, also known as bloodworms, that were found in the water supply of two local homes. Waco Water Utility Services spokesman ...

Scientists have given us another reason to fear – or marvel at – ruddy-hued marine bloodworms. The haunting, copper-fanged invertebrates that may grow to over a foot long can do something remarkable ...

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Residents of Colcord, Okla. (population 815) were shocked to discover tiny red worms in their drinking water this week. The city has asked people to not use their tap water for drinking or food ...

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I’m not much on new technology – I believe in doing things the old-fashioned way, even when it’s wrong. But a breakthrough on the fishing front made even this crusty curmudgeon take notice. We’re ...

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