Why it is awesome: With its scientific name referencing Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, the sand striker is a stunning, glittering marine worm — and a terrifying ambush predator. It ...

The ocean is home to some of the most terrifying creatures in the world. Whether they’re scary in sheer size, appearance, or behavior, there’s a long list of creatures that you probably don’t want to ...

The bobbit worm, also known by its scientific name Eunice aphroditois, is a segmented worm species in the phylum Annelida. This animal family includes roughly 22,000 species of earthworms, leeches and ...

Its opening episode was the most-watched programme of 2017 and The BBC’s Blue Planet II series has received rave reviews since it began airing last month. But one creature featured on the show - the ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Last night, David Attenborough's Blue Planet II showed a host of ...