The World’s Deepest Man-Made Hole Has Been Sealed Shut Because Of What They Found

Published on 08/23/2021
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The Antarctic Sunstar

The Antarctic Sunstar was one of the strangest creatures the team discovered down there. The researchers, on the other hand, gave it a dreadful moniker. They dubbed it the Death Star, and we can see why they chose that name. Labidiaster annulatus is the scientific name for the animal. It is a cousin of the common starfish, but it is a very different creature.

The Antarctic Sunstar

The Antarctic Sunstar

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Also Known As The Death Star

For starters, the Death Star has the potential to have up to 50 arms! It can also grow to the size of a hubcap. The skin on the arms is covered in tiny pincers that close when they come into contact with something. Most of the time, the unfortunate victim is a passing krill. This isn’t even the strangest thing about the Sunstar!

Also Known As The Death Star

Also Known As The Death Star

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