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Estrivermis
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Name:
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Estrivermis
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Abilities and Weapons:
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proboscis, parasitism
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Occupation:
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Exoparasite
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Home:
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Skull Island
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First Appearance:
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"The World of Kong: A Natural History of Skull Island" (from 2005)
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Diet:
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Haemovore
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Size:
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Length: 38-50.8 centimeters
Weight Estimated: 12-28 grams |
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Status:
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Unknown. Most likely survived on any marine animal that was rescued.
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Estrivermis, ("glutton-worm") an annelid that is 15-20 inches long (38-50.8 centimeters) and lives in the river and swamp systems of Skull Island.
Facts[]
Estrivermis is a large worm that uses its sharp-rasping mouth to dig into the flesh of a host until it locates a blood vessel, sometimes several inches deep.
Fusing itself inside, it feeds on life-sustaining blood directly from the veins. Once attached, the parasite remains embedded, its tail dangling outside the body of the host, expelling waste and eggs into the water.
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Trivia[]
- Given their parasitic nature. It is likely that they survived via their host after Skull Island sank.
- Like all animals from Skull Island. It is unknown what they faced during the sinking of the island. Given the multiple expeditions, there may be a chance that a few surviving populations was saved off-land to a more stable enclosure.