“To describe this polychaete [a type of segmented marine worm], one simply must use jazz hands — it is the only way to capture this deep-sea worm’s dazzle!” they wrote. Accompanying ...

A worm is a long, creeping animal, with a soft, often segmented body. They don't have legs but instead are covered in hairs or bristles that help them to move. They breathe through their skin ...

Leeches are a group of segmented worms primarily found in freshwater habitats, although a few species live in the oceans and on land. Despite their reputation, many don’t feed on blood, instead eating ...

First-year pre-medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) had the opportunity to identify and collect ...

Acting Senior Curator in Charge for the Freeliving and Parasitic worm Collections. My main area for responsibility are the Annelid collections at the Museum. They are the segmented worms incorporating ...