The bite of a bloodworm delivers venom that causes severe allergic reactions. Scientists studying the venom for the first time have discovered why it causes a reaction similar to that of a bee sting.

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 ...

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Anglers often use bloodworms as bait, and aquarists use them as fish food. These small squirming creatures are named for their red bodily fluids which are visible through their translucent skin. They ...

What’s foul-tempered, has translucent skin, and bites its prey with venomous copper jaws? It’s the bloodworm, a delightfully freaky wriggler that measures about 15 inches long and has puzzled ...

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Scientists figured out the biochemical process that lets the turf-conscious worms grow sharp teeth using very simple materials. By Veronique Greenwood Glycera dibranchiata is exactly the kind of ...

The bite of a bloodworm delivers venom that causes severe allergic reactions. Scientists studying the venom for the first time have discovered why it causes a reaction similar to that of a bee sting.

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Bloodworms are curious creatures: they live on the seabed in shallow waters ...