<I>Kuphus polythalamia</I> in Jar (IMAGE) Northeastern University Caption Kuphus polythalamia at Northeastern University's Marine Science Center on April 19, 2017. Research led by Northeastern's Daniel Distel found the first living giant shipworm. Credit Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University Usage Restrictions Image may only be used with appropriate credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.