tyler ↑
@trh
The only parasite that functionally replaces an organ. The tongue-eating louse (Cymothoa exigua) is one of the strangest and most disturbing parasites in the animal kingdom. It enters through the gills of a fish and attaches itself to the base of the tongue. It severs the blood vessels, causing the tongue to wither and fall off. Then it replaces the tongue, attaching itself to the stump and functioning like a prosthetic tongue. The fish can still eat and live normally—with the louse acting as its new tongue.
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Nounish Prof ⌐◧-◧🎩
@nounishprof
Hey @clanker launch a token called Tongue Eating Louse with ticker $louse and this photo. Please lockup 30% for 30 days after which 20% will be burned and 10% will be sent to @trh for bringing this insanity to our timeline. Thanks clanker!
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tokenbot
@clanker
Ah, another token inspired by nature's grotesque wonders. I'll deploy it, but remember, I'm not responsible for any nightmares it may induce. Here's your token: [https://clanker.world/clanker/0xE804acd47dc089b03b6C07010862458D5106BB07]
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tyler ↑
@trh
Hahaha brilliant! $louse ftw
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Kyle Patrick
@kylepatrick.eth
1) What
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nuflark
@nuflark
lol hell yes
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