The Bright Yellow Worm That Survives by Turning Poison Into “Gold”

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Alvinellid Worm (Paralvinella hessleri)In the deepest parts of the Pacific Ocean, a glowing yellow worm has mastered survival in one of the most toxic places on Earth. Bathed in arsenic and sulfide from hydrothermal vents, it neutralizes the poisons by transforming them into golden mineral crystals, turning deadly chemicals into glittering protection. Poison-Resistant Worm Discovery A deep-sea worm [...]
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