Tripod Fish
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Uploaded by oceancontent on Feb 6, 2009
Observed at -750 meters, this tripod fish was nice enough to let the ROV get some extreme close-ups. It has tiny eyes and hunts for food by sensing vibrations. When a small crustacean bumps into the extended, fan-like pectoral fins; the fish "sweeps" the food toward its mouth. Note how the pelvic and caudal fin rays are rigid while keeping the fish perched above the bottom, but become mere wisps as it swims away. The fish may be up to 37cm, but the fins may be about a meter.
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Our world is a crazy palce
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hes a do nothing fish lol
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I want one of those in my fish tank so we both can chill & watch movies.
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He's just chillin.
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Swims like a bloody shark.
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im a tripod mammal
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I LIKE THE ipod better than the tripod
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Cold nerves, but self-preservation instinct won.
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Awesome footage - cool fish!
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what a useless piece of sh!t
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AssOnAPlate187 2 years ago 111
thats one lazy fish
boxtrap21 1 year ago 20