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Sea pig is one of the weirdest sea creatures beneath the ocean. Their body is plumped, gelatinous and oval about four inches long. One of the most distinctive and unique features of the sea pig is its have between five and seven pairs of enlarged tube "leg".
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The alligator snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in North America. It is characterized by a large, heavy head, and a long, thick shell with three dorsal ridges of large scales, giving it a primitive appearance reminiscent of some of the plated dinosaurs, most notably Ankylosaurus.
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The Barreleye fish is one of the strangest creatures in the deep sea. Also known as Spook fish, this tiny unusual fish has dome shaped transparent head. The two oval-shaped olfactory organs located above their mouth is often mistaken as their eyes.
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Creepiest giant Sea 'Cockroach' in the ocean. These species have two pairs of antennae on the head, seven pairs of thoracic legs, and five segments of the abdomen.
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Giant Isopod is one of the creepiest sea creatures in the ocean. They are usually between 3 and 6 inches in length, but some "supergiant" isopods can grow up to 20 inches long. When threatened, they have the ability to roll themselves into a ball to protect their softer underside.
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Bobbit Worm is an aggressive predator found buried in the ocean floors. They have two pairs of scissor-like, retractable jaws that extend well past the worm's body when open. These worms jaws are so strong, they can cut the worm's prey in half.
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Fangtooth are terrifying creatures of the deep sea. They are part of a larger order of fish known as beryciformes. The body of the fish is covered by scales that are small and prickly. In fact, the fangtooth fish has the largest teeth proportionate to its body size of any known fish.
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Mimic octopus is most mesmerizing octopus in the ocean. It was first discovered in 1998. Like many other cephalopods, the mimic octopus has color-changing cells, or chromatophores, covering its skin. Among the animals mimicked are lion fish, sea snake, jellyfish and zebra sole.
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