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This is the bobbit worm, a ten-foot long sea-dweller that hunts in the most nightmarish way imaginable. The worm digs itself into the sea floor, waits, and, using five antennae to sense passing prey, snaps down on them with supremely muscled mouth parts. It does this with such speed and strength that it can split a fish in two. And that, quite frankly, would be a merciful exit. Anything survives the initial attack get's yanked into the worm’s burrow. It's not yet known what exactly goes down ins

The Bobbit worm, named after Lorena Bobbitt, is a striking marine creature known for its long, slender body and powerful jaws. Residing in the sandy or gravelly seabed of tropical waters, this ambush predator hides beneath the surface, waiting to snatch passing prey with lightning-fast strikes. With a reputation for aggression and tenacity, encountering a Bobbit worm in its habitat is a reminder of the diverse and sometimes bizarre inhabitants of the ocean depths. . . . . . #ocean #nature #bobbi