Metabolism is the sum of all the chemical processes in an organism, and the brine shrimp can survive without any of that happening. But these incredibly tiny shrimp can survive without metabolizing. Given their popularity, it might surprise you that they make an appearance on this list. The brine shrimp are commonly referred to as sea monkeys. Where is it found: Globally, in saltwater lakes and marshes The brine shrimp can save without metabolizing at all Why it’s unusual: Type of shrimp that are millimeters long They can shoot ink when threatened and have quite an engaging appearance. Initially, this may seem unusual as it doesn’t appear to have a shell, but the sea hare has an internal shell and that alone makes it worthy of the list. This creature looks more like a sea slug than a sea slug does, but it is actually an aquatic snail. Where is it found: Globally The Sea Hare can shoot ink to ward off predators While we joke that slugs are snails that have “lost their shell” that is literally the case with Nudibranchs which have evolved to ditch their shells. As with many creatures the colorings are to deter prey suggesting that they are venomous and many species are. However, the aquatic versions are often beautifully colored. The fact that they are called slugs might make you envision an earthbound slug and therefore induce feelings of revulsion. These are more commonly known as the sea slug. Where is it found: The ocean floor The spectacular Nudibranch, with its beautiful colors Why it’s unusual: They are shell-less and breathe using devices outside their body These come in many shapes, some with an almost eel-like body but the one thing they have in common is their lure! Interestingly the bioluminescence emitted from the lure comes from a symbiotic bacterium. Using its fin ray as a lure, it attracts and then devours its prey. So while it may not be unheard of, it definitely earns the moniker of unusual. The angler fish is a well-known marine creature thanks to the success of the film Finding Nemo. Where is it found: The ocean floor The angler fish has huge teeth on its lower jaw and uses its fin ray to attract prey Why it’s unusual: It uses a bright lure to attract prey On the list, we’ve taken our pick of the weirdest and most unusual marine animals you’ll find in the ocean, under our waves. There are fish and marine animals in all of the different climates in the ocean, from the freezing temperatures of the arctic to the tropical areas of the great barrier reef, to even the darkest and deepest parts of the ocean. The ocean is one of the, if not the, largest habitats for life in the entire world, and unsurprisingly too.
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