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sci. || tech. on Instagram: "Ribbon worms (also called nemerteans) are long, soft-bodied marine worms that use a unique hidden weapon to attack prey. They possess a retractable proboscis stored inside their body, which can be suddenly shot out to capture or immobilize victims. Some species secrete toxins through this proboscis, paralyzing small crustaceans and worms almost instantly. This stealthy attack allows ribbon worms to overpower prey much larger than themselves, making them surprisingly

Global Sports Hub on Instagram: "This is a ribbon worm, known for its unique hunting method. When threatened or capturing prey, it ejects a proboscis that looks like branching white roots. This proboscis is used to entangle and immobilize its target before feeding. Though it appears shocking, it is a natural defense and hunting mechanism found in many species of ribbon worms. #RibbonWorm #MarineBiology #WildlifeFacts #NatureEducation #AnimalBehavior #OceanLife #NatureDiscovery #ScienceFacts #Cur

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