Long and spooky

Here we would submit some whale or a jellyfish. But in fact, the longest animal in the world is completely different living organism. Although he lives in the water, as mentioned above.





So, get acquainted, the world's longest animal - tapeworm Lineus longissimus. The length of its body can reach incredible sixty meters! It is worth noting that this length is not natural for this species. Maximum length Lineus longissimus normal state does not exceed 30 meters. However, their ability to reach, suggests champions. The entire body is made up of worms muscles that pump blood through the body. After all Lineus longissimus no heart. Inhabits this tapeworm in the waters of the Atlantic off the coast of Norway and the British Isles.