What the fuck?

Supracentral

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cymothoa_exigua

"This parasite attaches itself at the base of the spotted rose snapper's (Lutjanus guttatus) tongue, entering the fish's mouth through its gills. It then proceeds to extract blood through the claws on its front three pairs of legs. As the parasite grows, less and less blood reaches the tongue, and eventually the organ atrophies from lack of blood. The parasite then replaces the fish's tongue by attaching its own body to the muscles of the tongue stub. The fish is able to use the parasite just like a normal tongue"

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The fish is able to use the parasite just like a normal tongue

The fish is able to use the parasite just like a normal tongue

The fish is able to use the parasite just like a normal tongue

The fish is able to use the parasite just like a normal tongue

The fish is able to use the parasite just like a normal tongue

WHAT?

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Piratetip

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That is awesome!
I love learning about parasites and other weird shit.
Nature does some crazy shit.
 

SupraMario

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IJ.;1313580 said:
Tastes like "Chicken" ;)

I hope not, if I'm gonna eat something that might keep me up at night I better be eating something that taste a whole not like chicken.