Teuthidodrilus samae, dubbed as the squidworm, is a species of acrocirrid marine annelid worms. It is free-swimming and can be found in the deep sea water column at depths of 2,039 to 2,912 m (6,690 to 9,554 ft).

Jan 18, 2024 · Just like its name suggests, the squidworm looks like a mix between squids and worms. It’s related to the earthworms you might see in your backyard. It has 25 pairs of white paddles for swimming and 10 squid-like limbs for touch and smell.

In the Coral Triangle, a biodiverse area between Indonesia and the Philippines, scientists discovered this swimming polychaete (bristly worm), which they have dubbed the "squidworm."

Nov 23, 2010 · The squidworm lives in one of the richest but most mysterious layers – the demersal zone, just above the ocean floor. It’s the largest habitat on Earth, and a haven for undiscovered life.

Nov 23, 2010 · At the western edge of the Pacific Ocean, thousands of meters below the surface, scientists have discovered a remarkable new creature they have dubbed the "squidworm." The researchers used a remotely operated vehicle to find Teuthidodrilus samae at the bottom of the Celebes Sea off the eastern coast of Borneo.

Here, we introduce Teuthidodrilus samae (figure 1 b), an unusual new genus and species of swimming polychaete from the deep bentho-pelagic zone of the Celebes Sea discovered by direct observation with a remotely operated vehicle. We also present notes on this species' behaviour and ecology in the electronic supplementary material.

Oct 26, 2023 · The squidworm (Teuthidodrilus samae in Latin) is a detrivore living in the water layers close to the seabed in the Celebes Sea, around the Philippines and Indonesia, in the area known as the Coral Triangle. The tiny worm prefers the lowest sea beds and was found at depth of 2,800 meters.

Nov 24, 2010 · An intriguing new annelid, Teuthidodrilus samae (Annelida, Cirratuliformia) gen. and sp. nov., was observed and collected during deep-water column exploration of the western Celebes Sea.

Nov 26, 2010 · Relatively long, at nearly four inches (nine centimeters), the new annelid worm earned its moniker with a head that looks as if it's covered in tentacles. Its front end bristles with eight arms...

Jun 23, 2011 · An intriguing new annelid, Teuthidodrilus samae (Annelida, Cirratuliformia) gen. and sp. nov., was observed and collected during deep-water column exploration of the western Celebes Sea.