Spawning Fireworms
Fireworms, like those seen here gathering to spawn, boast an array of toxic bristles. These bristles have hollow tubes filled with poison, which break easily when touched to discourage predators. They also inflict a painful rash on any human who handles them. Fireworms are carnivores that feast on corals, snails, or other worms. They surprise and snare such fare with hidden jaws concealed inside an innocent-looking, rounded front end.
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