Tuesday, 30 July 2013

Stargazer fish have their eyes situated on the tops of their heads and can bury themselves in the sediment with only...


Stargazer fish have their eyes situated on the tops of their heads and can bury themselves in the sediment with only their faces sticking out. Some species lure prey with a worm-shaped projection that comes out of their mouths. They are toxic and some can deliver a 50 volt shock!

Photo credit: Wolcott Henry/ National Geographic

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