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deinonychus commented on the word parasitic eel
"The snubnosed eel, Simenchelys parasitica, also known as the pug-nosed eel, slime eel, or snub-nose parasitic eel, is a species of deep-sea eel and the only member of its genus."
"Although typically a scavenger, it is better known for using its powerful jaws and teeth to burrow into larger fishes as a parasite."
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January 8, 2012