They look like a mix of other animals, the males give birth, and we still have much to learn about them. Now these unique fish are threatened https://t.co/Q0cvqM7QDD
When a #hagfish feels threatened it may exude copious amounts of a milky, fibrous slime from around 100 glands on its vermiform body.
This defense mechanism is known to clog the predator’s gills during an attack — forcing the predator to release in order to avoid suffocation. 🪱
As the common reef #octopus (Octopus cyanea) moves across the coral reef, it uses chromatophores to change its coloring and appearance to match the substrate beneath. 🐙
#ocean#science
"For any professors out there who are juggling projects, grants, and deadlines, please remember to take the time to support your lab members through difficult periods because life—like science—can be messy." https://t.co/l9io4AMPQl #ScienceWorkingLife
The Washington State Department of Agriculture encourages residents of the state to help trap the hornets using plastic bottles, orange juice and rice cooking wine. https://t.co/MhmnMqLE55