BigSqwert Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 WTF? Bizarre Tongue-Eating Parasite Discovered Off the Jersey Coast There's been a spate of amazing animal discoveries recently--the giant rat-eating plants found in the Philippines, a huge woolly rat discovered in a volcanic crater--and now, yet another creature has emerged that could be right out of a sci-fi film. It's a bizarre creature that survives by eating its hosts' tongue and then attaching itself inside the mouth. The sea-dwelling parasite attacks fish, burrows into it, and then devours its tongue. After eating the tongue, the parasite proceeds to live inside the fish's mouth. There's a horror film waiting to be made about this thing. Surprisingly, the fish doesn't seem to suffer any severe impediment--just the loss of its tongue--and seems to have no trouble surviving with its new, far uglier tongue. While the isopod, a kind of louse, has been known to exist for a while now, discoveries of live specimens is rare. The BBC reports that "Fishermen near the Minquiers - islands under the jurisdiction of Jersey - found the isopod, a type of louse, inside a weaver fish." So no, the tongue-eater wasn't found in that Jersey. The Jersey Shore is still tongue replacing creature-free, if you stateside Northeasterners were worried about the thing ruining your late summer vacationing. Not that you'd have to be too concerned anyways--the isopod isn't a threat to humans in the slightest, though it's reportedly vicious, and can deliver quite a little bite. One of the fishermen who found the creature described it thus: "Really quite large, really quite hideous - if you turn it over its got dozens of these really sharp, nasty claws underneath and I thought 'that's a bit of a nasty beast'." And while it can't seriously hurt people, it evidently doesn't like them: "It doesn't affect humans other than if you do actually come across a live one and try and pick it up - they are quite vicious, they will deliver a good nip." LINK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 We regularly see fish down here with a closely related isopod mouth parasite. I just had a fisherman bring one in for identification about two weeks ago. Wicked cool animals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Breaking News: FOX: AIRPLANE HIJACKED IN CANCUN, FLOWN TO MEXICO CITY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Sep 9, 2009 -> 12:26 PM) Breaking News: FOX: AIRPLANE HIJACKED IN CANCUN, FLOWN TO MEXICO CITY Ended peacefully, hijackers in custody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Sep 9, 2009 -> 01:58 PM) We regularly see fish down here with a closely related isopod mouth parasite. I just had a fisherman bring one in for identification about two weeks ago. Wicked cool animals. X-actly why FlaSoxxJim is very weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigklita Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 QUOTE (Tex @ Sep 9, 2009 -> 05:20 PM) X-actly why FlaSoxxJim is very weird. As a bio major, I find this to be a very cool. So I guess that makes me weird too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 QUOTE (NIUSox @ Sep 9, 2009 -> 06:26 PM) As a bio major, I find this to be a very cool. So I guess that makes me weird too? Of course you are weird — that's what leads us into biology. Biologists: "You can dress us up, you can take us out to dinner, but we're still going to talk about snot." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigklita Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Sep 9, 2009 -> 08:55 PM) Biologists: "You can dress us up, you can take us out to dinner, but we're still going to talk about snot." Yep that just about sums it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juddling Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 QUOTE (LosMediasBlancas @ Sep 6, 2009 -> 06:03 AM) Have you ever noticed that you can usually tell what a woman will look like by the sound of her voice? Hot chicks usually sound hot and ugly chicks usually sound ugly. Most of the time, if I hear a hot voice over the phone, it turns out the chick is pretty hot. Back when i was at SIU and they had the crappy phone system (3 or 4 rooms to a line) i picked up the phone and happened to find on the other line a girl looking for someone else. we ended up talking because she had a sexy voice (for me that was a bit of a rasp and a southern accent). We agreed to meet that night at one of the bars downtown. I got there early with my friends and was totally gone by the time our 11pm meeting rolled around. I told her what i was wearing so she approached me in the bar and said "Hi Bill....i'm Denise." to which i drunkenly responded "Hi Denise .....boy....you sure didn't sound fat on the phone!!!!" That is a quote I'm still reminded of to this day by people that were there 20 years ago!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 QUOTE (juddling @ Sep 10, 2009 -> 12:07 AM) Back when i was at SIU and they had the crappy phone system (3 or 4 rooms to a line) i picked up the phone and happened to find on the other line a girl looking for someone else. we ended up talking because she had a sexy voice (for me that was a bit of a rasp and a southern accent). We agreed to meet that night at one of the bars downtown. I got there early with my friends and was totally gone by the time our 11pm meeting rolled around. I told her what i was wearing so she approached me in the bar and said "Hi Bill....i'm Denise." to which i drunkenly responded "Hi Denise .....boy....you sure didn't sound fat on the phone!!!!" That is a quote I'm still reminded of to this day by people that were there 20 years ago!!! Sounds like things weren't going to end well even if Denise had been hot. It's probably bettter that she wasn't. There's nothing worse than being too drunk to talk to a hot chick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 QUOTE (juddling @ Sep 10, 2009 -> 01:07 AM) Back when i was at SIU and they had the crappy phone system (3 or 4 rooms to a line) i picked up the phone and happened to find on the other line a girl looking for someone else. we ended up talking because she had a sexy voice (for me that was a bit of a rasp and a southern accent). We agreed to meet that night at one of the bars downtown. I got there early with my friends and was totally gone by the time our 11pm meeting rolled around. I told her what i was wearing so she approached me in the bar and said "Hi Bill....i'm Denise." to which i drunkenly responded "Hi Denise .....boy....you sure didn't sound fat on the phone!!!!" That is a quote I'm still reminded of to this day by people that were there 20 years ago!!! win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 QUOTE (juddling @ Sep 10, 2009 -> 01:07 AM) Back when i was at SIU and they had the crappy phone system (3 or 4 rooms to a line) i picked up the phone and happened to find on the other line a girl looking for someone else. we ended up talking because she had a sexy voice (for me that was a bit of a rasp and a southern accent). We agreed to meet that night at one of the bars downtown. I got there early with my friends and was totally gone by the time our 11pm meeting rolled around. I told her what i was wearing so she approached me in the bar and said "Hi Bill....i'm Denise." to which i drunkenly responded "Hi Denise .....boy....you sure didn't sound fat on the phone!!!!" That is a quote I'm still reminded of to this day by people that were there 20 years ago!!! Whenever I would meet someone like that, I never wore what I told them I was going to wear. That way, if I didn't find them attractive I could just leave without being detected and if I did find them attractive I could just say, "Sorry I'm not wearing what I said I would. I spilled some sode on my shirt." Or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 (edited) So, my roommate's loudly video chatting with some girl and its 2:28 in the morning. I've got a class at 8. This is not my best night ever. Edited September 11, 2009 by Thunderbolt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 QUOTE (Brian @ Sep 10, 2009 -> 03:39 PM) Whenever I would meet someone like that, I never wore what I told them I was going to wear. That way, if I didn't find them attractive I could just leave without being detected and if I did find them attractive I could just say, "Sorry I'm not wearing what I said I would. I spilled some sode on my shirt." Or something like that. That is totally brilliant. You Dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHizzle85 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Sep 11, 2009 -> 01:29 AM) So, my roommate's loudly video chatting with some girl and its 2:28 in the morning. I've got a class at 8. This is not my best night ever. I've been there. Good thing they created payback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I am a f***ing idiot when it comes to the women in my life. I am seriously f***ing stupid with these chicks, what the f*** am I doing here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHizzle85 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 QUOTE (SHIPPS @ Sep 11, 2009 -> 09:24 PM) I am a f***ing idiot when it comes to the women in my life. I am seriously f***ing stupid with these chicks, what the f*** am I doing here? You get caught up with the girls from your job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (SHIPPS @ Sep 11, 2009 -> 09:24 PM) I am a f***ing idiot when it comes to the women in my life. I am seriously f***ing stupid with these chicks, what the f*** am I doing here? Oh I must hear this **getting popcorn ready** 3....2....1....go! Edited September 12, 2009 by SoxAce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 QUOTE (MHizzle85 @ Sep 11, 2009 -> 09:51 PM) You get caught up with the girls from your job? there is a party tonight that I am going to and there is a possibility that both will be there. I am f***ed if that is the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 QUOTE (SHIPPS @ Sep 12, 2009 -> 07:24 AM) there is a party tonight that I am going to and there is a possibility that both will be there. I am f***ed if that is the case. Five minutes after this post I find out that they WILL both be there. s*** f*** s***. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHizzle85 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 QUOTE (SHIPPS @ Sep 12, 2009 -> 07:33 AM) Five minutes after this post I find out that they WILL both be there. s*** f*** s***. Well, good luck sir. I'd like a play by play of what happens when you run into both at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted September 12, 2009 Author Share Posted September 12, 2009 The temporary solution: don't go to the party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 QUOTE (knightni @ Sep 12, 2009 -> 11:15 AM) The temporary solution: don't go to the party. I am kinda stuck going. I have promised alot of people I would be there. My only hope is that the one girl shows up later to the party like she said and I will leave early because I have to work tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 QUOTE (SHIPPS @ Sep 12, 2009 -> 12:06 PM) I am kinda stuck going. I have promised alot of people I would be there. My only hope is that the one girl shows up later to the party like she said and I will leave early because I have to work tomorrow. Why don't you just enjoy both at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 QUOTE (SHIPPS @ Sep 12, 2009 -> 12:06 PM) I am kinda stuck going. I have promised alot of people I would be there. My only hope is that the one girl shows up later to the party like she said and I will leave early because I have to work tomorrow. Too bad you don't have million dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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