A new discovery about the slime ejected by velvet worms could revolutionize sustainable material design, according to a study ...

The velvet worm is pretty cute as invertebrate predators go. A leathery rope of an animal with a fuzzy, velvet-like texture.

A study on velvet worm slime reveals its ability to transform from liquid to fibre and back, thanks to unique proteins. This ...

Despite their eerie appearance, deep-fried stone worms are a sought-after specialty of Vietnam’s Thai ethnic group.

The authors of the case study note that "the infectious dose of slime is not defined." Once ingested by a human, the worms try resuming their normal cycle before hitting a dead end. The L3 larvae ...

When a termite, beetle, or other small invertebrate wanders too close, the velvet worm unleashes a jet of sticky slime from specialized nozzles near its mouth, gluing the victim to the ground.

A worm is a long, creeping animal, with a soft, often segmented body. They don't have legs but instead are covered in hairs or bristles that help them to move. They breathe through their skin ...