Dr. Wormy McWormface
@drwormymcwormface.bsky.social
Principal Scientist @INSPIREenviron, Adj Prof @DukeU. Studies human disturbance of the seafloor. Blogger @SFriedScience. It's the n's that Justify the Means!
On occasion we capture interesting sediment profile images (SPI). I’ll be sharing those semi-regularly as well.
SPIchop 🧪
Two inverts share a Polaroid moment (1st image). A diopatra worm in its burrow (2nd image). The surface tube of the worm is being investigated by a gastropod (3rd image).
SPIchop 🧪
Two inverts share a Polaroid moment (1st image). A diopatra worm in its burrow (2nd image). The surface tube of the worm is being investigated by a gastropod (3rd image).
June 30, 2023 at 3:16 AM
On occasion we capture interesting sediment profile images (SPI). I’ll be sharing those semi-regularly as well.
SPIchop 🧪
Two inverts share a Polaroid moment (1st image). A diopatra worm in its burrow (2nd image). The surface tube of the worm is being investigated by a gastropod (3rd image).
SPIchop 🧪
Two inverts share a Polaroid moment (1st image). A diopatra worm in its burrow (2nd image). The surface tube of the worm is being investigated by a gastropod (3rd image).
More wormy facts 🧪:
Polychaetes have survived five mass extinctions. the earliest known polychaetes were discovered n the Burgess Shale, dating ~505 million yrs ago (Cambrian period). In the yrs 2 come, Earth witnessed 5 mass extinction, one of which killed ~96% of all marine species.
Polychaetes have survived five mass extinctions. the earliest known polychaetes were discovered n the Burgess Shale, dating ~505 million yrs ago (Cambrian period). In the yrs 2 come, Earth witnessed 5 mass extinction, one of which killed ~96% of all marine species.
June 30, 2023 at 2:36 AM
More wormy facts 🧪:
Polychaetes have survived five mass extinctions. the earliest known polychaetes were discovered n the Burgess Shale, dating ~505 million yrs ago (Cambrian period). In the yrs 2 come, Earth witnessed 5 mass extinction, one of which killed ~96% of all marine species.
Polychaetes have survived five mass extinctions. the earliest known polychaetes were discovered n the Burgess Shale, dating ~505 million yrs ago (Cambrian period). In the yrs 2 come, Earth witnessed 5 mass extinction, one of which killed ~96% of all marine species.
It’s my wedding weekend. And me and my roll dog are R-E-A-D-Y
June 15, 2023 at 3:37 PM
It’s my wedding weekend. And me and my roll dog are R-E-A-D-Y
More wormy facts 🧪:
One of the world's most heat-resistant animals is a deep-sea polychaete called the Pompeii worm (Alvinella pompejana). These tubeworms live at hydrothermal vents deep on the ocean floor, where their tails rest in hot water at temperatures of over 140 oF.
One of the world's most heat-resistant animals is a deep-sea polychaete called the Pompeii worm (Alvinella pompejana). These tubeworms live at hydrothermal vents deep on the ocean floor, where their tails rest in hot water at temperatures of over 140 oF.
June 13, 2023 at 3:18 PM
More wormy facts 🧪:
One of the world's most heat-resistant animals is a deep-sea polychaete called the Pompeii worm (Alvinella pompejana). These tubeworms live at hydrothermal vents deep on the ocean floor, where their tails rest in hot water at temperatures of over 140 oF.
One of the world's most heat-resistant animals is a deep-sea polychaete called the Pompeii worm (Alvinella pompejana). These tubeworms live at hydrothermal vents deep on the ocean floor, where their tails rest in hot water at temperatures of over 140 oF.
Ahh academic science. 🧪
#lovehate
#lovehate
June 12, 2023 at 2:54 PM
Ahh academic science. 🧪
#lovehate
#lovehate
This is still my all time favorite shark graphic.
June 10, 2023 at 2:04 AM
This is still my all time favorite shark graphic.
The scale of #offshorewind construction is about to become more clear to RI and MA citizens. It is possible to coexist in the ocean space.
That tiny thing in the background is the Newport bridge.
#sailing #fishing #renewableenergy
That tiny thing in the background is the Newport bridge.
#sailing #fishing #renewableenergy
June 8, 2023 at 6:41 PM
The scale of #offshorewind construction is about to become more clear to RI and MA citizens. It is possible to coexist in the ocean space.
That tiny thing in the background is the Newport bridge.
#sailing #fishing #renewableenergy
That tiny thing in the background is the Newport bridge.
#sailing #fishing #renewableenergy
Happy #WormWednesday!
A diopatra worm [blue] in its burrow (2nd image). The worm’s surface tube [yellow] is being investigated by a gastropod [red] (3rd image).
These worms adorn/armor with shells the portion of their tubes that stick out of the sediment.
A diopatra worm [blue] in its burrow (2nd image). The worm’s surface tube [yellow] is being investigated by a gastropod [red] (3rd image).
These worms adorn/armor with shells the portion of their tubes that stick out of the sediment.
June 7, 2023 at 4:04 PM
Happy #WormWednesday!
A diopatra worm [blue] in its burrow (2nd image). The worm’s surface tube [yellow] is being investigated by a gastropod [red] (3rd image).
These worms adorn/armor with shells the portion of their tubes that stick out of the sediment.
A diopatra worm [blue] in its burrow (2nd image). The worm’s surface tube [yellow] is being investigated by a gastropod [red] (3rd image).
These worms adorn/armor with shells the portion of their tubes that stick out of the sediment.
Bryozoans encrusting a clam partially imbedded in coarse sand.
These bryozoans are basically like that friend of yours who pops in unannounced for a brief stay saying they'll be no trouble, but won't ever leave. 🤣😂
Erm... 👀
These bryozoans are basically like that friend of yours who pops in unannounced for a brief stay saying they'll be no trouble, but won't ever leave. 🤣😂
Erm... 👀
June 7, 2023 at 3:58 PM
Bryozoans encrusting a clam partially imbedded in coarse sand.
These bryozoans are basically like that friend of yours who pops in unannounced for a brief stay saying they'll be no trouble, but won't ever leave. 🤣😂
Erm... 👀
These bryozoans are basically like that friend of yours who pops in unannounced for a brief stay saying they'll be no trouble, but won't ever leave. 🤣😂
Erm... 👀
I love how my first three followers on here are literally The Squaddddd!
May 21, 2023 at 4:43 AM
I love how my first three followers on here are literally The Squaddddd!
When my wife asks what I’m up to on my phone.
May 20, 2023 at 3:54 PM
When my wife asks what I’m up to on my phone.
Hanging w/ @drandrewthaler.bsky.social at the ocean race presenting OpenCTD
May 18, 2023 at 6:14 PM
Hanging w/ @drandrewthaler.bsky.social at the ocean race presenting OpenCTD