Sci Rep September 2013 PMID 22355648

Hagfish predatory behaviour and slime defence mechanism.

Vincent Zintzen, Clive D Roberts, Marti J Anderson, Andrew L Stewart, Carl D Struthers, Euan S Harvey

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What people are saying

Discussions reveal fascination with the hagfish's unique behaviors, exemplified by remarks like 'Oh yuck...you slimed me!' and mentions of videos capturing predatory behavior, which show a mix of intrigue and visceral reactions. The tone ranges from scientific interest to humorous reactions, highlighting both engagement and recognition of the study's interesting findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most responses acknowledge and support the significance of the research, with some referencing the intriguing behavior of hagfish using slime for predation and defense.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show high curiosity about the behavior and visuals, especially highlighting the slime mechanism and the videos demonstrating these behaviors.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants actively share videos, comment on their reactions (such as gag reflex and surprise), and connect with the topic by adding it to playlists, indicating moderate to high involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

The topic sparks curiosity and humor, and some responses link the findings to broader ecological and behavioral insights, signifying a moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Hagfishes, belonging to the family Myxinidae, are jawless marine creatures that share an ancestor with all vertebrates and are mainly scavengers in deep oceans, but new footage shows them actively preying on fish.
  • The videos also show hagfishes using their slime as a defense mechanism to choke potential predators, highlighting the immediate effectiveness of this slime, which was previously thought to be mainly a defense tool.
  • These findings suggest that hagfishes might have a more complex ecological role and diverse behaviors than previously believed, likely contributing to their survival for over 300 million years through unique adaptations.]

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OceanX
@oceanx · X

[3/4] Archival Materials: Tetsuto Miyashita, University of Chicago Zintzen, V., Roberts, C., Anderson, M. et al. Hagfish predatory behaviour and slime defence mechanism. Sci Rep 1, 131 (2011). https://t.co/SAd3AaUxIk

Jun 7, 2024 · 4 likes · 276,728 followers View post →
@StoicMeditation
@RussellMcNeil · X

I found it - the Republican playbook: "Hagfish predatory behaviour and slime defence mechanism" https://t.co/4jh6w4tL8Y

Dec 19, 2020 · 1 like · 5,908 followers View post →
Drew_Lab
@Drew_Lab · X

And lastly here's a deep water video of hagfish using their slime on something other than me to escape predation https://t.co/yWfw4ZgVig

Apr 7, 2021 · 7,742 followers View post →
Penelope Curtis
@Penelzpix · X

Oh yuck...you slimed me! https://t.co/OX5pQlHtwT Hagfish predatory behaviour and slime defence mechanism https://t.co/08UND3wpQK via @YouTube

Mar 6, 2021 · 709 followers View post →
Mr. T. Wood
@Mr_ZZZ_Wood · X

Kicks in the old gag reflex. Hagfish predatory behaviour and slime defence mechanism https://t.co/EgcY1S2JUz via @YouTube

Feb 14, 2019 · 242 followers View post →
Every Keith Ballard Video
@ALLSebastianSB · X

I added a video to a @YouTube playlist https://t.co/WmCVmeuu3i Hagfish predatory behaviour and slime defence mechanism

Jan 24, 2019 · 10 followers View post →

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OceanX
@oceanx · X

[3/4] Archival Materials: Tetsuto Miyashita, University of Chicago Zintzen, V., Roberts, C., Anderson, M. et al. Hagfish predatory behaviour and slime defence mechanism. Sci Rep 1, 131 (2011). https://t.co/SAd3AaUxIk

Jun 7, 2024 · 4 likes · 276,728 followers View post →
Drew_Lab
@Drew_Lab · X

And lastly here's a deep water video of hagfish using their slime on something other than me to escape predation https://t.co/yWfw4ZgVig

Apr 7, 2021 · 7,742 followers View post →
Penelope Curtis
@Penelzpix · X

Oh yuck...you slimed me! https://t.co/OX5pQlHtwT Hagfish predatory behaviour and slime defence mechanism https://t.co/08UND3wpQK via @YouTube

Mar 6, 2021 · 709 followers View post →
@StoicMeditation
@RussellMcNeil · X

I found it - the Republican playbook: "Hagfish predatory behaviour and slime defence mechanism" https://t.co/4jh6w4tL8Y

Dec 19, 2020 · 1 like · 5,908 followers View post →
Mr. T. Wood
@Mr_ZZZ_Wood · X

Kicks in the old gag reflex. Hagfish predatory behaviour and slime defence mechanism https://t.co/EgcY1S2JUz via @YouTube

Feb 14, 2019 · 242 followers View post →
Every Keith Ballard Video
@ALLSebastianSB · X

I added a video to a @YouTube playlist https://t.co/WmCVmeuu3i Hagfish predatory behaviour and slime defence mechanism

Jan 24, 2019 · 10 followers View post →