Mysterious creature from the depths of the earth: An unusual creature found in Ecuador has amazed scientists

In the last 15 years, a group of scientists has made several expeditions to the province of Esmeraldas, located in the northwest of Ecuador, covered with dense tropical forests. During these studies, they discovered an unusual underground snail with unique properties.

Oku.AzAccording to information reported by the scientific magazine “Science Direct”, the creature found is a type of legless amphibians known as “scolecomorphidae”. This creature lives on the floor of the tropical forests of South America and is distinguished by its secretive lifestyle.

The discovered snail has sparked the interest of scientists due to its unusual appearance. It has large, needle-shaped teeth that curve backwards on the head. The small eyes of the snail are one of the characteristic features of the underground lifestyle. Although it looks like an earthworm, its way of life and the way it eats makes this creature significantly different.

According to scientists, the snail’s curved, needle-like teeth evolved to catch and hold prey in underground tunnels. This unique shape allows the animal to feed effectively in limited lighting and space conditions.

Furthermore, another notable characteristic of the creature found is that it secretes poison. This natural toxin serves as a defense mechanism to protect the snail from potential predators.