Ribbon worm atau cacing proboscis adalah anggota filum Nemertea yang hidup di air dengan ukuran 20 hingga 50 cm. Cacing ini dikenal sebagai karnivora yang berburu mangsa menggunakan belalai panjangnya. Dalam hitungan detik, belalai tersebut bisa menjulur, membungkus mangsa, lalu menariknya masuk ke mulut. Walau tidak beracun, cairan tubuh ribbon worm memiliki fungsi unik sebagai perekat untuk melindungi diri dari predator. #reels #fyp #faktamenarik #successstory | Tubagus Fahri

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The ribbon worm belongs to the phylum Nemertea and is known for its long, ribbon like body and a hidden weapon most animals never see. The white branching structure visible here is its proboscis, a feeding tube normally stored inside the body and rapidly fired outward to capture prey. Seeing it fully extended is rare and offers a glimpse into how unusual these creatures really are. Ribbon worms live in marine, freshwater, and even damp terrestrial environments, often tucked beneath rocks, sand,

This page goes deeper than the surface Ribbon worms can be tiny or incredibly long. Most are only a few centimeters, but some species grow for dozens of meters. The bootlace worm is believed to reach up to 30 to 60 meters long, making it possibly the longest animal on Earth, even though it is only a few millimeters wide. What makes ribbon worms special is how they hunt. They have a hidden feeding tube called a proboscis stored inside their body. When prey comes close, they shoot it out in second