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 ...

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.

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Bloodworms are curious creatures: they live on the seabed in shallow waters and are one of the world’s only venomous worm species. When they attack their prey – mostly small crustaceans – they shoot ...

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 ...

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 ...