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CT scan reveals ‘tongue-eating louse’ parasite in place of a fish’s tongue

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CT scan reveals ‘tongue-eating louse’ parasite in place of a fish’s tongue after sucking the organ dry of blood and mucus A biologist studying a species of fish found a parasite in the mouth The isopod had fed on the liquids in the fish’s tongue until it withered away The parasite had taken the place … Read more

Scientists find snake eels which had burst out of fish’s stomach cavity after being eaten alive 

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Scientists find snake eels which had burst out of fish’s stomach cavity after being eaten alive Scientists found mummified snake eels inside the body of predatory fish The team determined that the eel had escaped from the fish’s stomach cavity The eel uses its hard point tail to puncture the stomach wall to escape However, … Read more