As it turns out, the “aliens” were actually goose barnacles, a species of communal crustacean that attaches itself to floating objects, on wharves and piers, or even washed up on the shore, as was the case with the colony in question.
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Interesting. They are not that weird. In the north of Spain they are considered a delicacy, and a somewhat typical meal for Christmas. They're absolutely delicious. 😋
Thanks for posting this since OP didn’t in his summary.
Was I supposed to? I'm new to Lemmy, is that how it works here? I didn't want to spoil the surprise!
No worries. The summary made it sound more sensational and like it was unidentifiable. I mean that’s the way the article was written but still the summary seemed incomplete or misleading without that line.
Not really a lemmy thing, just how it read.
I don't think people would mind.
Bear in mind the NY Post is a tabloid shitrag like the Daily Fail and the headlines are designed to get clicks. Including the punchline in your summary would save people clicking
This should say: "Found in Australia", then it makes sense.
- freaky flotsam
- oceanic oddity
- vermicelli tentacles
- longer than dog
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