Cymothoa exigua, or the tongue-eating louse, is a parasitic isopod that severs the blood vessels in a fish’s tongue, causing the tongue to fall off. It then attaches itself to the remaining stub of tongue and the parasite itself effectively serves as the fish’s new “tongue”
That’s nightmare fuel
The real nightmare fuel is the Laundry Files villain inspired by these things.
nope
Does Lemmy have a don’t put your dick in that community yet?
This is honestly shit for both of them, sure getting your tongue eaten probably isn’t great but could you imagine if your whole life was just pretending to be a tongue living inside a fish’s mouth??
But what could the fish possibly do if it found out? Die?
This is a pretty extreme example of acting like you belong somewhere and hoping no one will notice
I think you’re lost. This belong in c/terrifyingasfuck
Thanks, I didn’t really need to sleep tonight.
But can the fish feel it wriggle around?
All the ones I’ve asked have had nothing to say about it.
This is a ridiculously convoluted survival plan.
I’d expect something like this from Charlie on IASIP
Nature never ceases to amaze. Terrifying at times but amazing none the less.
Pretty sure I caught a fish with one of these once, was absolutely disgusted to find it as I was removing the hook.
Was it moving?
No it appeared dead
Can you imagine if this happened with humans? Wonder no more! https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_bay_2012
No thank you
Lol the parasite is waving at the camera.
I never thought a parasite could look this cute
It looks weirdly cuter than the fish itself
I’m weird, but I think they’re actually kind of cute.
Get the flamer brother! The heavy flamer!
Welfare Queen Louise riding around in its new fish, getting free food and stuff.
