If you’re ever on the coast of Chile or Peru, you might come across one of the strangest creatures this world has to offer. You probably won’t be able to spot it, because it looks like a normal rock, but it is so much more than that.
The Pyura chilensis is a living creature that totally looks like a rock, which explains its nickname, “the living rock.” Again, it’s not a rock, but good luck believing that until you see what it looks like when it’s cut open.
The Pyura chilensis might look like a rock, but it’s actually a living being.
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This filter feeder is found on the tidal coasts of Peru and Chile.
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Arvid Puschnig
Yes, this a group of Pyura chilensis. The creatures, who are part of the Pyuridae family, are born male, becoming hermaphroditic at puberty.
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Despite their deceptive nature and creepy-looking insides, they’re actually heavily fished.
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Pyura chilensis, it’s what’s for dinner.
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These creatures might look like a Photoshop job of the creepiest level, but if you watch this video, you’ll see that they are 100% the real deal.
(via OddityCentral)
Is there anything from the ocean that isn’t a total freak?
Hey, at least you can eat it. That’s got to be of some comfort. Is it just me, or are the weirdest sea creatures also the tastiest?
