The Poop-Propelled "Headless Chicken Monster" of the Deep Sea
It feeds on marine snow — and has a see-through digestive tract.
The article "The Poop-Propelled "Headless Chicken Monster" of the Deep Sea" from BBC's Science Focus explores the Enypniastes eximia, a bizarre deep-sea sea cucumber. This transparent, glowing creature feeds on marine snow and can shed its skin to evade predators, playing a crucial role in deep-sea ecosystems.
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