Sandworms

Sandworms are large, often mythical creatures that live beneath the surface of sandy environments, such as deserts or ocean floors. They are typically depicted as massive, worm-like animals that burrow through the ground or sediment, sometimes reaching enormous sizes. In popular culture and science fiction, they symbolize the power and mystery of subterranean life, often accounting for the movement and stability of ecosystems. While real sandworms, like those found in marine environments (e.g., polychaete worms), exist and play vital roles in their habitats, the legendary or fictional sandworms are exaggerated, awe-inspiring entities rooted in human fascination with the unknown depths below the surface.