See Wikipedia article on Epitoky: a process that occurs in species of marine worms wherein a sexually immature worm (the atoke) is modified or transformed into a sexually mature worm (the...

The Pompeii worm (Alvinella pompejana) is endemic to the hydrothermal vents of the Pacific Ocean. Pompeii worms are among the most heat-tolerant complex animals known.

Not only will you be amazed by the natural wonder of the exploding worms, but you’ll also get a glimpse into the local traditions of Cozumel. The locals believe that these worms are a sign of good luck and …

So this is what’s called an Epitoke. It’s a life cycle stage of some polychaete worms that is best described as a strong-swimming bag of gonads. They generally move up the water column, and …

Apr 27, 2007 · Many polychaete worms "explode" as a means of dispersing gametes into the water and reproducing. They will usually either swim to the top of the water level where there is a lot of plankton …

A sexually immature worm turning into a mature one by complete morphological, physiological transformation. When immature, it prefers to stay deep in the water but when it's time to reproduce, it …

Parasitic ocean worms are a diverse group of species that rely on other marine organisms for survival. These worms often latch onto fish, mollusks, or other ...

There are multiple ways a Worm can die, but they only explode when their health reaches zero. When they drown, nothing happens, they only sink to the bottom of the ocean, desperate for oxygen (and …

Dec 3, 2024 · Discover the fascinating world of pyrosomes—glowing marine colonies vital to ocean ecosystems and a marvel of nature’s bioluminescence. Two divers came across a spectacular sight …

Oct 5, 2025 · Many of them like using our dive lights to hunt, and we soon found ourselves surrounded by a mob of bloodworms. But the strangest encounter of all was a worm that suddenly materialized …