But in recent years, scientists have found the zombie worms (genus Osedax) are missing in action off the coast of British ...

A newfound species of fungus gnat is behind Alaska's "snake worm" mystery, in which thousands of fly larvae moved together in the shape of a snake. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

The University of Florida researchers recently discovered that “tequila worms” are, in fact, moth larvae. The “worms” are placed inside bottles of mezcal to enhance the color and flavor of the alcohol ...

Researchers found that tiny nematode worm larvae surf electric fields to hitch rides on passing insects. Hokkaido University researchers found that tiny nematode worm larvae surf electric fields to ...

Homeowners often discover strange creatures in their soil and wonder about their impact on lawn health. The term “lawn worm” refers to various species that inhabit garden soil, including both ...

The little grub is actually found in mezcal, an alcohol also made from the agave plant, but distilled differently than tequila. Francisco Galarza via Unsplash For some, it’s a reward. For others, it’s ...

You’re not likely to witness a horsehair worm making its exit from a praying mantis, but if you do, it’s quite a sight. The spaghetti-like worm, under wet conditions, gradually wiggles out of its host ...

Children collect daily family water needs from new boreholes, which supply filtered water free of guinea worm larvae. (Photo by Louise Gubb/Corbis via Getty Images) This week, the world celebrated the ...

In 2006, a contested region of southern Sudan that had been embroiled in a long civil war recorded more than 20,000 cases of Guinea worm disease, 80% of the world’s total. Last year, the now ...