You Have Something in Common With This Horrifying Tube Worm

When James, our master of microscopes, was looking through samples he’d received from Spain, he didn’t expect to see this—a creature straight out of a horror movie, with dark reddish brown eyes and tentacles streaming out of its mouth.

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[canis]

It's crazy that a channel with almost a million subs is calling it quits when such high end content is so rare.

[jamesdriscoll_tmp]

Just because this channel is closing doesn't mean these creatures are going away.
We just won't see them coming.

[Bluesmudge]

Hank had so much fun when he said, "use one of those appendages to reach out from the screen FOR YOUR FACE." :)

[danielwoods]

Definitely going to miss this channel - but enjoying every last video we get before the end. Hope these will still be available to revisit in future when I need to chill out 😊

[SHAdEheart]

3:16 The 630x Loxodes scene gives a beautiful sense of 3D depth that microscope slides rarely convey! Wonderful video!

[babyyodaoncrack]

I thought this was over, every episode I watch after feels like a gift I almost don't deserve. Appreciate your content guys

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Please continue to post whatever you find under the microscope, even if it's without high quality editing, music, or voiceovers.

[rarepirate]

I will miss these amazing videos when they're gone...

[LEDewey_MD]

So sad that this series will be coming to an end. If I may be so bold, I recommend the book, "Oxygen: the Molecule that Made the World", by Dr. Nick Lane. Even though it was published in 2002, it is a tour de force of the history, geology, geochemistry, biochemistry and evolution that produced oxygen in our atmosphere. And it still is remarkably up to date.

[DataSoong]

A microcosmos episode about Cthulu? I'm down. Gonna miss this channel.

[doreenlarson]

Journey to the Microcosmos, I'm sad to see you go but it's understandable with the circumstances. your team's videos have filled a hole in my heart i never knew i needed filled, and started my interest in these tiny beings. being able to see them so big and colorful on my screen has inspired me artistically more times than i can count, and i'm sure will continue to keep a burning flame of creativity ignited in my soul for as long as i'm around. I greatly appreciate all you've done for me.

[feralbluee]

that little feathery “worm” is really beautiful. sort of like the peacock of the microcosm. thanks. glad tardigrades are so

[jota]

Having one last compilation with every video as your öadt video on this channel would be a great tribute to the channel.

[-Slinger-]

I too retract into my Tube when feeling threatened.

[JamsGerms]

"Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn"

[BOOGY]

There's no need to reach cosmos to find monsters and creatures beyond imagination.
They are everywhere!!!!

[michaelbuckers]

Molecular oxygen is extremely rare in the universe, because it is so reactive. The entire reason Earth has as much oxygen as it does is due to photosynthetic microorganisms. Which is also a miracle that they've reduced CO2 content to virtually nil and are still able to live.

[emmastark]

One of my most favorite channels. Thanks to all who bring us these stunning views.

[Solstice]

I love my tube worms, I am from Spain, every rock in the sea is filled with their holes.
Pity everyone says the channel is going to end, it would have been nice if there had been some way to increase income, I owe a lot to this channel, I've gotten top grades on exams thanks to it i will cherish every video

[aalhard]

That gastrotrich was stunningly detailed! Like a full color SEM that does video!! Much praise to James!!