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Meet the stunning Flamingo Tongue marine snail. These little guys can be found in the western Atlantic Ocean. Don't be fooled by those colors, the shell of the Flamingo Tongue is plain compared to the lovely soft tissue that is (almost) always covering the outside of the shell. They aren't just pretty faces, Flamingo Tongues use the toxins from their prey (soft coral) as a chemical defense against other critters like puffer fish and some lobsters. If you see this animal DO NOT try to collect them for your shell collection, this is a common mistake that often leaves collectors disappointed. [oceana.org] #learnsomethingnewdaily #snail #mollusk #stunning #flamingotounge #poisonous #seaspraymermaid #marinesnail #donotcollect #oceana

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So my daughter saw all these little colored circles on the back of her mini marshmallows and was like....what are those? Well for all of you with nothing else better to do today...this is for you! #fontofuselessknowledge #learnsomethingnewdaily (at Minneapolis, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwj_BzOD3Qw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mpo648z6euv4

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Why do guys and girls think differently?

"Male babies have much higher levels of testosterone during pregnancy and a huge spike 6months after birth - believed to masculine the brain" 

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Here's a flying fish. That's right, a fish that "flies". Actually it's more of a long glide. Flying fish use their fins to glide up to 655 feet (200 meters) with take off speeds around 37 mph (60 kilometers). There are around 40 species of these amazing fish. #learnsomethingnewdaily #fishyfacts #seaspraymermaid #seaspray #neat #flyingfish #incredible #oceancreatures #fintastic #amazing

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Hey, seastars! Ever hear of a #blobfish ? Mr. Blobby made the species famous after scientists snapped this #fintastic photo, perfected by a parasite in the corner of the specimen's mouth. These fish don't have a swim bladder, an organ found in most fish to help them stay buoyant. In fact, blobfish don't have much for bone or muscle either. They rely on the intense pressure of their environment for structural support. Want to meet #MrBlobby? He's preserved at the Australian Museum, however the preservation process did shrink his nose a bit. ~mentalfloss.com~ #learnsomethingnewdaily #seaspraymermaid #coolfish #deepseacritter #cute #toocute #seaspray

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It's #nationalpuppyday🐶 ! Let's hear some fun doggo stories and see some #adorabubble puppies! #seaspraymermaid #learnsomethingnewdaily #love

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#learnsomethingnewdaily #repost from @oceana What is your favorite turtle? #mermaid #turtle #cutie #seaspray #repost

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This incredible creature is a basket star. Found on the west coast of the US, these fascinating animals prefer plenty of current and a rocky sea floor. The animal is only a few inches across, but each of its 5 arms extends several sub arms to form a basket. It then feeds by trapping and coating a layer of mucus over its prey. Then the meal is lowered to the basket star's mouth. ~scienceandthesea.org~ #learnsomethingnewdaily #basketstar #star #nifty #merrific #westcoast #california #ocean #oceanfacts #seaspraymermaid

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Meet the frogfish! This incredible creature can change its texture and color to blend into their environment. This fish also can use their gills to pump water through special holes in order to launch themselves forward in the water. Frogfish don't swim, thatI use their front fins to walk on the sea floor. #learnsomethingnewdaily #fishyfacts #fish #cute #cutie #frogfish #seaspraymermaid #seaspray #neat #ambushpredator

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Meet the ribbon eel. This gorgeous creature is shore to catch a few glances with their trumpet like nostrils and ability to change gender. You read that right, the ribbon eel regularly changes gender (and color to match! ) [nationalgeographic.com] #learnsomethingnewdaily #seaspraymermaid #eel #ribbon #ribbons #ribboneel #facsinating #mermaid #seaspray #wow

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Meet the yeti crab! This unusual creature is so unique, scientists had to make a new family to classify it!! The arms are covered in colonies of bacteria. This species holds many mysteries... maybe one day we'll know everything about kiwa hirsuta. #learnsomethingnewdaily #crab #crabulous #yeti #yeticrab #neatfacts #fuzzy #hairy #bacteria #seaspraymermaid

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The lateral line on a fish is a series of sensory organs a fish uses to detect pressure and vibration. #learnsomethingnewdaily #lateralline #fishyfacts #fish #fishing #mermaid #seaspraymermaid #seaspray #allfish #neat

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Cotton fin fungus will sometimes occur in weak fish. Other causes include poor water quality and age. The fungus latches on to its host and eat away at it. Common signs of cotton fin fungus include white growths on fins, bodies, and tails. So if your fish has a white tail, it just may be sick with a fungus. [fishkeepingadvice.com] #learnsomethingnewdaily #seaspraymermaid #fishyfacts #fungusamongus #sickfish #sad #whitetailsickfish

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I hope everyone is having a safe and fun Friday! Keep an eye out for today's #learnsomethingnewdaily!! I'll also be posting updates to my tour schedule. #friday #friyay #seaspray #mermaid #seaspraymermaid #video #updates #tourupdates #happyfriday #besmartbesafe

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Healthy coral sounds like popcorn! This is because of the shrimp living in the coral. #learnsomethingnewdaily #seaspray #mermaid #coralfacts #popcorn #seaspraymermaid