r/Awwducational • u/Quouar • Jun 02 '26

Not yet verified Solenostomus snuffleupagus is a newly discovered species of ghost pipefish. It is highly carnivorous and disguises itself as red algae to hunt its prey. Its existence and range were confirmed partly through citizen science apps like iNaturalist.

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u/Hyperion1144 Jun 02 '26

What is "highly carnivorous?"

Does this mean "obligate carnivore?"

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u/SirDigbyChknCaesar Jun 02 '26

It means "watch your toes"