Despite their ominous name and oversized jaws, these animals only measure about one to three millimeters in length.

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Africa's tropical belt, defined by the Guinean forests of west Africa and the Congo Basin of central Africa, is globally ...

Macroinvertebrates include snails and larvae of dragonflies, caddisflies, mayflies and stoneflies, among others. They can be ...

Researchers sequenced the knotty sea spider’s genome for the first time, revealing a missing gene that many other animals ...

As the demand for butterflies, spiders, ants and other terrestrial invertebrates grows worldwide, researchers in a recent study say better policy and regulation coverage can help ensure sustainability ...

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The octopus is one of the most intelligent and mysterious creatures in the animal kingdom capable of problem-solving, camouflage, and even escaping enclosures. Dive into the fascinating world of this ...

Cone snails are marine animals with a powerful venomous sting. When cone snails feel threatened or disturbed, they can inject venom into their prey (or humans.) This venom consists of various ...

If you’re ever diving off the coast of the Philippines and have a keen eye, you might be lucky enough to spot something that looks remarkably like an underwater Pokémon character: the Costasiella ...

Bristle worms have protrusions that act like a 3D printer, helping us to understand how cells regenerate. Most people will ...