Giant worm's undersea lair discovered by fossil hunters in Taiwan

Scientists believe 2-metre-long burrow once housed predator that ambushed passing sea creaturesThe undersea lair of a giant worm that ambushed passing marine creatures 20m years ago has been uncovered by fossil hunters in Taiwan.Researchers believe the 2-metre-long burrow found in ancient marine sediment once housed a prehistoric predator that burst out of the seabed and dragged unsuspecting animals down into its lair.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 21, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Ian Sample Science editor Tags: Science Palaeontology Fossils Taiwan Marine life Oceans Asia Pacific Animals Biology World news Wildlife Source Type: news