Who needs a body? Not these larvae, which are basically swimming heads

Who needs a body? Not these larvae, which are basically swimming heads 12/16/2016 06:43 PM EST Most animals we study have adult-like bodies early in their development. But researchers at Stanford University's Hopkins Marine Station have found that certain marine worms live for months as little more than a head. Full story at http://news.stanford.edu/press/view/11719 Source Stanford University This is an NSF News From the Field item. This e-mail update was generated automatically based on your subscription to the category listed above. Some updates may belong to more than one category, resulting in duplicate messages.   Subscriber Services: Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help  |  Contact NSF   Follow NSF:  This email was sent to mantiskhiralla@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111