Deep-Sea Worm Defies Biology | Orange County News

Orange County News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 26, 2026 · 1m

Deep in the crushing darkness of the Mariana Trench, scientists have uncovered a bizarre new worm, Xenoturbella profunda, thriving at depths over eight thousand meters without a mouth, anus, or gut—absorbing nutrients directly from its environment. This discovery shatters assumptions about life’s limits, revealing how organisms can evolve to survive Earth’s harshest conditions. Researchers are racing to decode its genetics and behavior, hoping this enigmatic creature could rewrite biology’s rules—and even inform the search for life beyond our planet. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…