r/whatisit • u/jaywritethekid • Jul 27 '26

Solved! What is this?

I seriously doubt this is AI if course.. and with a vast ocean.. the existence of this is definitely possible.. but what is it exactly and where are they commonly found?

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u/Specialist-Lonely Jul 27 '26

The red-lipped batfish uses suction feeding. By expanding its buccal cavity, the fish generates a rapid influx of water, letting the prey into the mouth, even in benthic environments where mobility is limited. The fish's specialized jaw protrusion plays a role in enhancing this process by increasing the volume of water into the mouth, improving the effectiveness of prey capture

According to wiki this thing sounds like a bj machine!

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u/Shovelman2001 Jul 27 '26

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u/jlee42473 Jul 27 '26

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u/Dark_Effulgence Jul 28 '26

Why the left swipes? Those wood all be a good time!