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The Sea Cucumber Eats, Poops and Breathes Through a Cloaca
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The soft, cylindrical sea cucumber looks like a vegetable — and in some countries, it's a delicacy because of its nutritional value and health benefits. But it actually belongs to the phylum of echinoderms, closely related to starfish (aka sea stars), sand dollars, sea urchins and sea lilies.
Japanese Spider Crab: Enormous and Harmless to Humans
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The Japanese spider crab is a fascinating and impressive animal. In fact, it is the largest arthropod in the ocean!
Turns Out Earth's Pulse 'Beats' Every 27.5 Million Years, But Why?
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Researchers have been asking this question for almost a century and now we're a little closer to the answer. Something else to ponder: Every 27.5 million years there is usually a mass extinction.
Titanoboa: Exploring Colombia's Prehistoric Giant Snake
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The extinct Titanoboa snake lived around 66 million to 56 million years ago. These things were massive and could reach 50 feet long and 3 feet wide making them the largest snake ever to have roamed the Earth.
Blue Jellyfish Have Specialized Tissues in Place of Eyes, Brains, and More
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If you spot a splash of electric blue drifting along the shoreline, it's probably not a plastic bag. That pulsing blob is likely either a Portuguese man-of-war or a blue jellyfish, one of the most striking marine invertebrates you can find floating near beaches in the Northern Hemisphere (primarily in the North Atlantic region).
What Is a Group of Squid Called? Not a Squad, Unfortunately
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If you've ever seen a pack of squid swirling through the sea, you might wonder, what is a group of squid called?
The Amazing Mantis Shrimp Punches Its Prey, Plus More Colorful Facts
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These brightly colored crustaceans can smash aquarium glass or quickly cut through a human finger, so whatever you do, keep your distance.
6 Least-visited Countries in the World
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When most people dream of travel, they think of popular tourist destinations packed with iconic landmarks and crowded attractions. But the least-visited countries in the world offer something different: raw natural beauty, rich culture, and a chance to explore without the tourist crowds.
9 Largest Octopus Species Lurking in the Deep Blue Sea
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Octopuses are cephalopods that have three hearts and eight arms that are covered with suckers. The largest octopus is the giant Pacific octopus. As its name suggests, the Giant Pacific Octopus lives in the North Pacific Ocean.
How the Future Force Warrior Will Work
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For the battlefield of the future, the U.S. Army is developing an infantry uniform that will provide superhuman strength and much more. Learn how the Future Force Warrior will turn a soldier into an "F-16 on legs."