Some marine worms have a fascinating yet shocking way of reproducing—they explode! This dramatic act, known as epitoky, is the ultimate sacrifice for their species’ survival. When it’s time to reproduce, certain parts of the worm’s body transform into a reproductive form filled with gametes (eggs or sperm). The worm then bursts open, releasing its gametes into the surrounding water. This “explosion” helps spread their reproductive cells far and wide, increasing the chances of fertilization and t