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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Velvet Worms Rain Death by Silly String on Unsuspecting Prey

When it finds one, the velvet worm uses nozzles on either side of its face to shoot jets of sticky slime at its victim.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Worm-like creature with dark secret' wins New Zealand bug of the year

New Zealand's bug of the year is an ancient velvet worm known for its unique hunting method.
Velvet worms connect the evolutionary gap between worms and insects, classified as Onychophora.
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