Green Bomber Worms

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/ sciencereason ... Green Bomber Worms: Meet Swima Bombaviridis, a newly discovered species found at great depths of the Pacific Ocean. They drop green bioluminescent bombs to evade predators. • --- • Please SUBSCRIBE to Science Reason: • • / best0fscience • • / sciencetv • • / ffreethinker • • / rationalhumanism • --- • Scientists Discover Bioluminescent Green Bombers from the Deep Sea: Orbs lobbed by mysterious worms burst into brilliant light, thought to be a defensive measure. • In the latest proof that the oceans continue to offer remarkable findings and much of their vastness remains to be explored, scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego and their colleagues have discovered a unique group of worms that live in the depths of the ocean. • The discoveries feature worms—nicknamed green bombers—that can release body parts that produce a brilliant green bioluminescent display. • The researchers introduce seven previously unknown species of swimming worms in the annelid phylum ranging from 18 to 93 millimeters (.7 to 3.6 inches) in length. They were discovered by the scientists using remotely operated vehicles at depths between 1,800 and 3,700 meters (5,900 and 12,140 feet). The first species described in the paper has been given the scientific name Swima bombiviridis, referring to its swimming ability and the green bombs. • Osborn says one key aspect of the discoveries is that the newly found worms are not rare. Opportunities to witness such animals and collect and study them, however, have been extremely rare. • • http://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/newsrel/scie... • --- • Since 1853, the California Academy of Sciences has been dedicated to exploring, explaining, and protecting the natural world. It is the only place in the world to combine an aquarium, natural history museum, and planetarium all under one living roof. • • http://www.calacademy.org/ • .

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