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How These ‘Worms’ Sink Ships

April 17, 2025

Since ancient times, mariners have known these “worms” can sink a ship. But, for at least a century, scientists have been trying to figure out how. Now, in a new study, researchers say there’s a special part of the invertebrate’s body that can munch through even the toughest components of wood.