A Worm That Can Slice Its Prey In Half
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The Bobbit worm is a terrifying 3 metre marine worm that can cut its prey in half
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The Bobbit Worm is a fearsome marine predator that burrows into the sand and waits for its prey to come within striking distance
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It burrows into the seabed, leaving only its mouth parts exposed to wait for unsuspecting prey
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When its prey comes close, the Bobbit worm rapidly extends its jaws to grab and slice the victim in half
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Bobbit worms have a segmented body covered in bristles and an iridescent shimmer. They can be black, brown, or purple in colour
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They have five antennae on their head, two of which are palps that sense touch and taste
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They have sharp, scissor-like jaws that can snap prey in half. They also inject their prey with a toxin to help break down their food
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Bobbit worms are rarely seen because they live in the sand and hunt at night
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