A remarkable Antarctic marine worm, Eulagisca gigantea, has recently gone viral online for its striking, alien-like appearance.
Covered in golden metallic bristles and featuring a large mouth with sharp, tooth-like structures, the worm has captivated both scientists and the public.
Many have described it as resembling a creature from science fiction rather than a real species dwelling in Earth’s oceans.
Despite its sudden internet fame, Eulagisca gigantea is not a new discovery. It was first described in 1939 and inhabits the icy depths of the Southern Ocean around Antarctica. Because of the remoteness and harsh conditions of its environment, it remained largely unknown outside scientific circles until modern technology revealed its image to the wider public.
