Deep-Sea Worm Produces Orpiment, a Toxic Yellow Pigment Used in Historical Art

A deep-sea worm that lives in hydrothermal vents is the first known animal to create orpiment, a toxic, arsenic-containing mineral that was used by artists for centuries

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Aug 29, 2025 - 01:00
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Deep-Sea Worm Produces Orpiment, a Toxic Yellow Pigment Used in Historical Art

A deep-sea worm that lives in hydrothermal vents is the first known animal to create orpiment, a toxic, arsenic-containing mineral that was used by artists for centuries

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