In a remarkable display of comedic adaptation, a new species of nematode worm, humorously named Pressuris Gobus Giganticus, discovered deep within the Amazon Rainforest, has developed a method to handle peer pressure that has scientists, psychologists, and comedians alike in splits.
The worm, when subjected to stress or feelings of inferiority, blows up its mouth to an astounding size of up to 10 times its body. As if that's not enough, it uses its breathtakingly large mouth to gulp down those applying the pressure.
This distinctly outlandish coping mechanism, studies have reported, not only protects the worm from predators or envies, but also send a startling message to its peers – mess with the worm, and you go down the wormhole, quite literally.
After years of studying animal behavior, this definitely tops the list of the weirdest strategies used to combat stress,
exclaimed Dr. Cecil J. Crawly, a leading entomologist and worm psychologist at the University of Unseen Comedies, The hilarity quotient of this coping mechanism, although, seems to be lost on the worm itself.
It is not yet clear how many victims have fallen to this worm's unique survival tactic. Studies led by the ones brave enough to stomach the distinct absurdity of this creature's behavior have been ongoing. Initial reports, however, suggest a major decrease in peer pressure within the nematode community post the emergence of this species.
This is a game changer,
says comedian and part-time animal behavior analysis enthusiast, Johnny Chuckles, Everybody has unique ways of dealing with stress, but who would have thought that blowing up their mouth and devouring their adversaries could be one of them? I need to update my routine now!
The discovery of Pressuris Gobus Giganticus offers not only a novel angle into the oddball humor of mother nature, but also delivers an important message: The biggest mouth in the room might eat stress for breakfast. It may also eat you if you're the one serving the stress. So, tread lightly, or you might find yourself in the belly of the worm.
Based on: This Tiny Worm Grows a Huge Mouth And Eats Its Friends When It Gets Stressed : ScienceAlert