Microcosm: Eldritch Sandworms of the Deep

These are display models of Musellifer profundus Vivier 1974, a deep-sea gastrotrich. This worm is frequently encountered in the vast plains of the ocean bottom, from shallow coastal waters to the deepest depths. Members of this species are smaller than many single-celled organisms (including Paramecium and other ciliates), but consist of roughly 1000 cells, have a sophisticated brain, and a complex muscular system.

The heavy miniaturization has convergently occured in many groups of the Meiofauna: Sediment-dwelling microscopic animals.

The model is best printed  with some supports. It is designed to be mounted on a 13mm (⌀ 4.6 mm) nail. The model of the stand can be downloaded here.

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