Longest Tongue Slurping

This fuzzy mouth is slurping up algae in slow motion. In real time, it’s just two seconds. The creature is an Aeolosoma, a tiny polka-dotted worm feeding on boat-shaped algae. They’re common in water and even show up in plant trays. Aeolosoma glide with slipper-like mouths, sucking in food as they go. Hair-like structures around the mouth help them move and guide food inward. I used to think they ate everything by accident, but after years of watching, I’m sure they can control what goes in. Thi