Life of Liriope
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SEA CUCUMBER. They feel more amazing than anything except maybe other sea creatures.
I know you bitches love cucumbers, but don’t put this one in your snatch! At least, not too long. IT WON’T TURN INTO A PICKLE.
mad-as-a-marine-biologist: Robust Sea Cucumber (Colochirus robustus)
(photo by Samantha Craven)
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So PRETTTTTTTTY
Rhinopias Scorpionfish (Rhinopias aphanes pictured)
Beautiful andunusual Rhinopias scorpionfish, sometimes also known as popeyed scorpionfish, live in the Indian and Western Pacific oceans mostly on rubble, sand and small coral reefs. They may vary considerably in color and design of appendages depending on their environment. It is widely accepted that specimins found in rocky, algae rich waters are covered in weed-like appendages, and those found in deeper soft-bottomed waters containing soft corals and sponges are more smooth in appearance.
Image and info source
(via rhamphotheca)
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![MAN. O. WARRRRRRR.
biomedicalephemera:
Physalia pelagica [Physalia physalis] - The Portuguese Man-o-War
All the fascinating biological facts about the Portuguese Man-O-War aside, did you know that its name was actually coined as a derisive snipe at the Portuguese navy? Powerful and feared for centuries, they were in a period of steep decline during the 19th century. The appearance of the Man-O-War, especially when washed ashore, struck mid-century English explorers as a capsizing ship, or a sail with no boat to propel.
In the end, I wouldn’t call the name completely derogatory. This siphonophore is the epitome of pain for most people who encounter them…they may look goofy, but unless you’re a loggerhead turtle, blue sea slug, or blanket octopus, it’s still not much to laugh at. The first two creatures eat these guys as a main part of their diet, and the blanket octopus is apparently *crazy* and will rip tentacles off of the Man-O-War, waving them around as a defensive measure.
Animaux Venimeux et Venins. Marie Phisalix, 1922.](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m10j0wnnoZ1qk931ho1_1280.jpg)
MAN. O. WARRRRRRR.
Physalia pelagica [Physalia physalis] - The Portuguese Man-o-War
All the fascinating biological facts about the Portuguese Man-O-War aside, did you know that its name was actually coined as a derisive snipe at the Portuguese navy? Powerful and feared for centuries, they were in a period of steep decline during the 19th century. The appearance of the Man-O-War, especially when washed ashore, struck mid-century English explorers as a capsizing ship, or a sail with no boat to propel.
In the end, I wouldn’t call the name completely derogatory. This siphonophore is the epitome of pain for most people who encounter them…they may look goofy, but unless you’re a loggerhead turtle, blue sea slug, or blanket octopus, it’s still not much to laugh at. The first two creatures eat these guys as a main part of their diet, and the blanket octopus is apparently *crazy* and will rip tentacles off of the Man-O-War, waving them around as a defensive measure.
Animaux Venimeux et Venins. Marie Phisalix, 1922.