Nanoanalysis of Velvet Worm Slime

In an article published in Scientific Reports, researchers investigated the slime expelled by the velvet worm (Epiperipatus biolleyi), both after and before expulsion. They also thoroughly studied the nano- and microstructures of the slime. The findings revealed abundant encapsulated carbonate salts and phosphate in addition to the previously described carbohydrates, protein nanoglobules, and lipids.