Unprecedented Discovery: Scientists Uncover Sea Worm with Posterior
Scientists have recently discovered a new species of sea worm, and they are calling it the ‘posterior sea worm’. The posterior sea worm is a small, pinkish-red species of marine worm that was discovered in the South Atlantic Ocean near the Falkland Islands. The worm has a unique feature – a ‘posterior’ on its back, which is a protrusion that looks like a tail. This posterior is the first of its kind to be discovered on a marine worm and could provide insight into how worms evolved. The posterior sea worm is a species of polychaete worm, which are some of the most common animals found in the ocean and are found in a variety of habitats. With its discovery, scientists are hoping to learn more about the evolution of these organisms and the role they play in the marine environment.
source: Phys.org