{"id":49633,"date":"2018-07-10T12:58:19","date_gmt":"2018-07-10T16:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/wildwire\/?p=49633"},"modified":"2018-07-26T08:27:45","modified_gmt":"2018-07-26T12:27:45","slug":"9-sea-creatures-who-are-out-of-this-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/US\/top-10\/9-sea-creatures-who-are-out-of-this-world\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Sea Creatures Who Are Out of This World!"},"content":{"rendered":"

These sea creatures are so alien-like that we can\u2019t believe they aren\u2019t from outer space! But, believe it or not, all of these animals can be found right here on planet Earth! Check out these 9 sea creatures who are out of this world!<\/p>\n

1. Feather Star <\/b><\/h2>\n

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\nThese crazy looking marine animals wave their \u201cfeathers\u201d to get around underwater. They like shallow water, but they can sometimes be found on ocean floors up to 9 km below the surface of the water! Swirling their many feathered legs in the water, we can almost imagine what they\u2019d look like floating through the starry galaxy.<\/p>\n

2. Glaucus Atlanticus <\/b><\/h2>\n

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\nThe glaucus atlanticus<\/em>, aka. the \u201cblue dragon\u201d is a type of stinging sea slug! They actually float upside down on the waves: their blue bellies face up to match the surface, and their silver backs face down to blend in with light shining down. To us, they look like surfing UFO\u2019s!<\/p>\n

3. Mantis shrimp<\/b><\/h2>\n

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\nThese exotic rainbow warriors may be small but they\u2019re extra mighty crustaceans. Their glowing green backs, red legs, bulging eyes, and long antennas certainly make the mantis shrimp one of the most alien-looking creatures on the planet!<\/p>\n

4. Scotoplanes<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Scotoplanes globosa sheltering a crab. Photo Credit NOAA\/Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute<\/figcaption><\/figure>Also known as the sea pig, these jelly-like creatures are actually a type of sea cucumber! Unlike the crunchy and delicious green vegetable, this sea cucumber lives in the dark at the bottom of the ocean.<\/p>\n
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5. Dumbo Octopus<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Photo Credit: NOAA Okeanos Explorer<\/figcaption><\/figure>What do you call an octopus wearing socks? A Sock-topus of course! What do you call an octopus with flapping ear-fins? Hm\u2026 <\/p>\n
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6. Leafy Sea Dragon<\/b><\/h2>\n

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\nApparently, not everything that\u2019s leafy grows on plants! You may find this hard to believe, but the leafy sea dragon is actually a type of fish! If you squint your eyes you might be able to see their resemblance to a seahorse, but we think that these guys could fit in just fine on Neptune.<\/p>\n

7. Hairy Frogfish<\/b><\/h2>\n

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\nIf it\u2019s called a frogfish, does that make it a frog\u2026 or a fish? The answer is kind of a combination! Though they\u2019re officially fish, they actually walk along the sea floor on their bottom fins in search of a tasty meal. They may look like monsters in great need of a hairbrush, but the hairy frogfish is actually amazing at hiding and can even change colors to match his surroundings! Sounds like some extraterrestrial powers could be at play here\u2026<\/p>\n

8. Granrojo Jellyfish<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Photo Credit: NOAA\/Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute<\/figcaption><\/figure>The name of this jelly means \u201cbig red\u201d, which perfectly describes this gigantic, ruby-colored monster of the deep. They can grow up to 3 meters across (almost 10 ft), and instead of long trailing tentacles, they have \u201carms\u201d that are short and stubby. <\/p>\n
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9. Sarcastic Fringehead<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Photo Credit: Wikistudent348<\/figcaption><\/figure>Running out of names to call the creepiest fish in the sea? Take THAT, you big sarcastic fringehead! These aggressive fish have large, colourful mouths that snap open if another fringehead comes too close. The size of their mouth is a sign of strength and dominance to the other intruding fish and tells them to keep away!<\/p>\n
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Which of these underwater creatures do you think is the coolest? Let us know in the comments below!<\/b><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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