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Archive Home > 2009 > August > 21 > Newly found worm species has unique defense mechanism

Newly found worm species has unique defense mechanism

‘Green bombers’ can detach glowing body parts, likely a ploy to confuse predators

By Randolph E. Schmid / The Bulletin
August 21, 2009

WASHINGTON " Thousands of feet beneath the sea, live worms have been found that can cast off green glowing body parts, a move scientists think may be a defensive effort to confuse attackers.

Researchers have dubbed the newly discovered critters "green bombers."

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