Larval fish are the freakiest baby animals on the planet
Aug 26, 2024, 00:12 IST
They move through Earth's streams, lakes, and oceans, displaying an astonishing range of colorations, forms, and lifestyles.
They also share some striking similarities to Pokemon. Hear me out - just about every fish starts off looking almost nothing like it will as an adult. Those baby, larval swimmers can be almost totally transparent or so tiny that it's hard to believe they're related to their adult forms.
Here are eight particularly bizarre (and beautiful) examples.