{"id":31891,"date":"2025-11-05T12:34:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T12:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=31891"},"modified":"2025-11-05T12:34:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T12:34:10","slug":"alien-creature-stuns-internet-when-they-realize-what-it-really-is","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=31891","title":{"rendered":"Alien\u2019 Creature Stuns Internet When They Realize What It Really Is"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A bizarre marine worm found in the icy waters near Antarctica is grabbing attention online\u2014and it\u2019s not hard to see why. With an oval-shaped body covered in shimmering golden bristles and a gaping, tooth-lined maw, this creature looks like a holiday ornament straight out of a horror movie.<\/p><div class=\"myvlo69ff2a60d1b9b\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.myvlo69ff2a60d1b9b {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.myvlo69ff2a60d1b9b {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.myvlo69ff2a60d1b9b {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.myvlo69ff2a60d1b9b {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.myvlo69ff2a60d1b9b {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p>Known as Eulagisca gigantea, the worm is part of the polychaete family, often called bristle worms due to their signature spiky exteriors. While it may have recently gone viral thanks to striking photos shared on social media, this unusual worm is a long-time resident of the Southern Ocean near Antarctica.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNDQ1NTY1NTY4\/worm2.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNDQ1NTY1NTY4\/worm2.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNDQ1NTY1NTY4\/worm2.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNDQ1NTY1NTY4\/worm2.png 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNDQ1NTY1NTY4\/worm2.png 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNDQ1NTY1NTY4\/worm2.png 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNDQ1NTY1NTY4\/worm2.png\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Closeup of the Antarctic scale worm, Photo Credit: Ben G Thomas\/Youtube\" width=\"1354\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNDQ1NTY1NTY4\/worm2.png\" \/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Closeup of the Antarctic scale worm, Photo Credit:\u00a0Ben G Thomas\/Youtube<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-9\">\n<div id=\"tinyhouse-zone.com_responsive_2\" data-google-query-id=\"CIfoo6eC25ADFfqW_QcdneYSkw\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23201474937\/tinyhouse-zone.com\/tinyhouse-zone.com_responsive_2_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A Look at the Strange Predator<\/p>\n<p>Measuring about 8 inches in length, Eulagisca gigantea has a distinctive \u201chead\u201d that is actually a retractable pharynx. When feeding, this section of its throat extends outward, revealing sharp teeth that hint at its predatory habits. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History notes that this throat extension can reach up to 2 inches, allowing the worm to scavenge or prey on other marine creatures.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-10\">\n<div id=\"tinyhouse-zone.com_responsive_3\" data-google-query-id=\"CPXcpaeC25ADFUWn_Qcd6ZQGDw\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23201474937\/tinyhouse-zone.com\/tinyhouse-zone.com_responsive_3_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Its bristles, which glow a metallic gold, may serve multiple purposes\u2014swimming, defense, or crawling along the seafloor. However, much about this deep-sea species remains a mystery, as scientists have not extensively studied its biology or behavior since it was first identified in 1939, according to the World Register of Marine Species.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNDQ1NTY1NDQ5\/worm3.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNDQ1NTY1NDQ5\/worm3.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNDQ1NTY1NDQ5\/worm3.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNDQ1NTY1NDQ5\/worm3.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNDQ1NTY1NDQ5\/worm3.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNDQ1NTY1NDQ5\/worm3.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNDQ1NTY1NDQ5\/worm3.webp\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Antarctic scale worm behind a black backdrop,\u00a0Photo Credit: Ben G Thomas\/Youtube\" width=\"970\" height=\"693\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNDQ1NTY1NDQ5\/worm3.jpg\" \/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Antarctic scale worm behind a black backdrop,\u00a0<em>Photo Credit:\u00a0<\/em>Ben G Thomas\/Youtube<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Deep-Sea Diversity<\/p>\n<p>Polychaete worms, the group to which this creature belongs, are incredibly diverse. Found in environments ranging from shallow coral reefs to extreme hydrothermal vents, these worms come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) reports that there are 80 known families and over 8,000 species of polychaete worms, though researchers believe the actual number may be much higher.<\/p>\n<p>A 2016 study published in Royal Society Open Science used DNA analysis to estimate that the number of undiscovered marine worm species could be double current estimates. These creatures, while strange to human eyes, play vital roles in ocean ecosystems and offer insights into the mysteries of life in the deep sea.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNDQ1NjMxMTA0\/worm4.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNDQ1NjMxMTA0\/worm4.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNDQ1NjMxMTA0\/worm4.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNDQ1NjMxMTA0\/worm4.png 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNDQ1NjMxMTA0\/worm4.png 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNDQ1NjMxMTA0\/worm4.png 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNDQ1NjMxMTA0\/worm4.png\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Antarctic scale worm against a black backdrop with a 5 centimeter line for size reference,\u00a0Photo Credit: Ben G Thomas\/Youtube\" width=\"752\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNDQ1NjMxMTA0\/worm4.png\" \/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Antarctic scale worm against a black backdrop with a 5 centimeter line for size reference,\u00a0<em>Photo Credit:\u00a0<\/em>Ben G Thomas\/Youtube<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Viral Specimen<\/p>\n<p>A recent Facebook post highlighting Eulagisca gigantea showcased a specimen retrieved from a depth of 1,706 to 2,198 feet in the Antarctic Ocean. The image captured its extruded jaws and the eye-catching golden hue of its bristles, sparking fascination and a mix of horror among viewers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNzE0MDAwOTA1\/worm5.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNzE0MDAwOTA1\/worm5.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNzE0MDAwOTA1\/worm5.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNzE0MDAwOTA1\/worm5.png 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNzE0MDAwOTA1\/worm5.png 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNzE0MDAwOTA1\/worm5.png 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNzE0MDAwOTA1\/worm5.png\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Antarctic scale worm against a black backdrop,\u00a0Photo Credit: Ben G Thomas\/Youtube\" width=\"1350\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEyMjQ5MTEwNzE0MDAwOTA1\/worm5.png\" \/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Antarctic scale worm against a black backdrop,\u00a0<em>Photo Credit:\u00a0<\/em>Ben G Thomas\/Youtube<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>While its alien-like appearance may seem unsettling, creatures like Eulagisca gigantea are crucial for understanding deep-sea biodiversity. As researchers continue to explore the ocean\u2019s depths, such discoveries remind us of the strange and remarkable life forms thriving far beneath the waves.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"m-video mm-video--landscape l-inline\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"as3pZ-w7FWM\" class=\"m-video--frame\" title=\"Antarctic Scale Worm - Animal of the Week\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/as3pZ-w7FWM?enablejsapi=1\" width=\"598\" height=\"336\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-9=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-18=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A bizarre marine worm found in the icy waters near Antarctica is grabbing attention online\u2014and it\u2019s not hard to see why. With an oval-shaped body covered in shimmering golden bristles and a gaping, tooth-lined maw, this creature looks like a holiday ornament straight out of a horror movie. Known as Eulagisca gigantea, the worm is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":31892,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[19,17,11,20,24,15,12,25,22,18,16,21,14,23,13],"class_list":["post-31891","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-chronic-diseases","tag-fitness","tag-health-tips","tag-healthcare-technology","tag-healthy-lifestyle","tag-healthy-living","tag-medical-advice","tag-medical-awareness","tag-medical-research","tag-mental-health","tag-nutrition","tag-patient-care","tag-preventive-care","tag-public-health","tag-wellness"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Alien\u2019 Creature Stuns Internet When They Realize What It Really Is - VM News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=31891\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Alien\u2019 Creature Stuns Internet When They Realize What It Really Is - VM News\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"A bizarre marine worm found in the icy waters near Antarctica is grabbing attention online\u2014and it\u2019s not hard to see why. 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