Scientists have discovered a new species of rosy-colored deep-sea worm 30 miles (50 kilometers) off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The worm, named Pectinereis strickrotti, is a type of ragworm, or ...

A live male specimen of the new species of deep-sea worm, named Pectinereis strickrotti. Its feathery appendages are called parapodia and carry the worm’s gills. These deep-sea dwellers have a hidden ...

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The rosy-colored, segmented worms appeared to swim through water like a "living magic carpet," scientists say. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...