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Social Media Times: 10 sea creatures that look like they are from different world

The blobfish is a deep-sea fish with a soft, gelatinous body and a head that is surrounded by a floating mass of flesh. It lives in deep water, where extreme pressure is, and feeds on small crustaceans.

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Social Media Times: Get ready to dive into the unknown! Meet the bizarre sea creatures that will make you question what's real and what's not! From glowing jellyfish to vampire squid, these ocean dwellers are straight out of a sci-fi movie! But don't worry, they're not aliens. Read on to discover the most mind-blowing sea creatures that will leave you speechless. 

1. Viper shark's deadly jaws

The viper shark has large, fang-like teeth and a powerful jaw that allows it to capture and devour its prey in the dark depths of the ocean. Its jaws are designed for grasping and tearing flesh, making it a formidable predator.

2. Footballfish of pacific

The Pacific footballfish is a deep-sea fish with a unique appearance, featuring a round body and long, thin fins that resemble a football player's uniform. This fish uses its bioluminescent lures to attract prey in the dark waters.

3. Transparent salp

The salp is a transparent, gelatinous creature that drifts through the ocean, feeding on plankton and small crustaceans. Its transparent body allows it to blend in with its surroundings, making it nearly invisible.

4. Tongue-eating louse

The tongue-eating louse is a parasitic crustacean that attaches itself to a fish's tongue and slowly devours it, replacing it with its own body. This bizarre creature eventually becomes the fish's new tongue, allowing it to feed on food particles.

5. Marine iguana

The marine iguana is a unique reptile that has adapted to life in the ocean, feeding on seaweed and algae. It is the only lizard that can live and forage in the sea.

6. Blobfish

The blobfish is a deep-sea fish with a soft, gelatinous body and a head that is surrounded by a floating mass of flesh. It lives in deep water, where extreme pressure is, and feeds on small crustaceans.

7. Sheepshead fish

The sheepshead fish has a distinctive appearance, with a human-like face and teeth that resemble a sheep's mouth. It feeds on small fish, crustaceans, and plankton.

8. Black swallower

The black swallower is a deep-sea fish that can devour prey much larger than itself, using its expandable stomach to consume massive amounts of food. One black swallower managed to tear open its stomach while trying to eat a large meal.

9. Bubble snail

The bubble snail is a unique mollusk that uses its shell to trap air bubbles, allowing it to float through the water. It feeds on small crustaceans and plankton.

10. Cookie-cutter shark

The cookie-cutter shark is a parasitic shark that attaches itself to larger fish and marine mammals, using its razor-sharp teeth to inflict severe damage. It is known for creating "melon-baller" type wounds, earning it the nickname "cookie monster of the sea."

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