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July 2018 PMID 29866921

The structure and function of pathogen disgust.

Val Curtis, Mícheál de Barra

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Peak: 28 in Oct 2021
across 7 sources since Feb 2019

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Feb 2019 – Nov 2023

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What people are saying

A variety of social discussions revolve around the hagfish, illustrating both intrigue and ew-factor through comments like 'most disgusting thing in the ocean' and highlighting how its slime serves as a defense mechanism. Phrases such as 'nightmare-fuel mouth aside' reveal a playful tone, while contrasting fascination and discomfort showcase mixed sentiments that align with the idea of disgust's evolutionary role as noted in the publication.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

There is a mix of opinions; some posts celebrate the hagfish while others emphasize disgust, indicating ambivalence towards the article's conclusions.

InterestModerate interest

While there is some curiosity about hagfish, it doesn't directly reflect high interest in the publication's content.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Most discussions seem surface-level, with few deep analyses or references to the research findings.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations hint at a moderate significance, emphasizing a blend of fascination and disgust, though not a strong conviction of the article's larger implications.

Abstract in brief

  • Researchers propose that disgust evolved in animals as a protective mechanism against infectious diseases, supporting the parasite avoidance theory.
  • A study was conducted to evaluate different factors that elicit disgust, resulting in the identification of six domains related to minimizing disease risk: atypical appearance, lesions, sex, hygiene, food, and animals.
  • The findings highlight that the disgust response is shaped by the evolutionary pressures of infectious diseases, emphasizing the need to understand this emotion's structure and function in both humans and animals.
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Bizarre Beasts
@BizarreBeasts · X

It’s #HagfishDay (and, ironically, a #BonesDay)! Today is about celebrating these ancient eels, but also a reminder that all animals are important even if they aren't particularly pretty. Nightmare-fuel mouth aside, we think the hagfish is awesome: https://t.co/5wTlNq7ABw https://t.co/YXHsQKRcZa

Oct 20, 2021 · 64 likes · 23 shares · 2,694 followers View post →
Bizarre Beasts
@BizarreBeasts · X

So many of you guessed correctly! Our new beast is indeed the hagfish, the slimy sea noodle some call the most disgusting thing in the ocean. https://t.co/5wTlNqpc06 https://t.co/hf5GRrH5yJ

Oct 1, 2021 · 28 likes · 4 shares · 2,694 followers View post →
Bizarre Beasts
@BizarreBeasts · X

Happy Hagfish Day! Learn all about these weird slimy critters with no fins or scales or jaws or bones in our hagfish episode: https://t.co/Bk46hbsEzC https://t.co/A4evYHceN2

Oct 18, 2023 · 19 likes · 5 shares · 2,694 followers View post →
Todd Grande
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Taupo
@pierrekerner · X

[#SSAFT Flashback] La myxine (on en parlait ici https://t.co/UGehX2AZnF ) dans une vidéo explicative via @BizarreBeasts https://t.co/HBM6RsWXrl https://t.co/M80Q0pt33x

Jul 13, 2022 · 2 likes · 10,129 followers View post →
Serpentking789
@serpentking7891 · X

@SkullySinful @VexTheSunEater Those are hagfish, a vaguely eel-like deep sea scavenger that produces copious amounts of slime to clog up the mouth & gills of anything that tries to eat them. https://t.co/D4OdKTYFvp

May 5, 2023 · 2 likes · 180 followers View post →

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John P. Friel, Ph.D.
@friel · X

RT @BizarreBeasts: Happy Hagfish Day! Learn all about these weird slimy critters with no fins or scales or jaws or bones in our hagfish epi…

Oct 19, 2023 · 5 shares · 7,694 followers View post →
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@gabbazael · X

RT @BizarreBeasts: Happy Hagfish Day! Learn all about these weird slimy critters with no fins or scales or jaws or bones in our hagfish epi…

Oct 19, 2023 · 5 shares · 113 followers View post →
Daniel
@Lexiand · X

RT @BizarreBeasts: Happy Hagfish Day! Learn all about these weird slimy critters with no fins or scales or jaws or bones in our hagfish epi…

Oct 18, 2023 · 5 shares · 926 followers View post →
Dr. Darcy Shapiro
@darcy_shapiro · X

RT @BizarreBeasts: Happy Hagfish Day! Learn all about these weird slimy critters with no fins or scales or jaws or bones in our hagfish epi…

Oct 18, 2023 · 5 shares · 1,508 followers View post →
Augustus Sean Villanueva
@augustus_sean · X

RT @BizarreBeasts: Happy Hagfish Day! Learn all about these weird slimy critters with no fins or scales or jaws or bones in our hagfish epi…

Oct 18, 2023 · 5 shares · 334 followers View post →
Bizarre Beasts
@BizarreBeasts · X

Happy Hagfish Day! Learn all about these weird slimy critters with no fins or scales or jaws or bones in our hagfish episode: https://t.co/Bk46hbsEzC https://t.co/A4evYHceN2

Oct 18, 2023 · 19 likes · 5 shares · 2,694 followers View post →
Serpentking789
@serpentking7891 · X

@SkullySinful @VexTheSunEater Those are hagfish, a vaguely eel-like deep sea scavenger that produces copious amounts of slime to clog up the mouth & gills of anything that tries to eat them. https://t.co/D4OdKTYFvp

May 5, 2023 · 2 likes · 180 followers View post →
Serpentking789
@serpentking7891 · X

@AesirNSFW @VexTheSunEater Those are hagfish and all that white goop is the slime they produce to clog up the mouths & gills of potential predators. Hagfish are eel-like deep sea scavengers. https://t.co/D4OdKTYFvp

May 5, 2023 · 1 like · 180 followers View post →
しろうさぎ
@_ojimifi · X

@Akaza_222 生活が近代化したことにより、「汚い」へのハードルが上がっていることも一因とされている……とか？(これは諸説あり) 参考論文の要旨リンク貼っておきますね☺️ https://t.co/Sv0jZBS56C

Nov 6, 2022 · 1 like · 72 followers View post →
Pierre Kerner
@ssaft.com · Bluesky

[#SSAFT Flashback] La myxine (on en parlait ici http://ssaft.com/Blog/dotclear/?post/2010/01/19/Have-Fun-With-a-Hagfish ) dans une vidéo explicative via @BizarreBeasts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbzHlQA1jaE

Jul 13, 2022 View post →
Taupo
@pierrekerner · X

[#SSAFT Flashback] La myxine (on en parlait ici https://t.co/UGehX2AZnF ) dans une vidéo explicative via @BizarreBeasts https://t.co/HBM6RsWXrl https://t.co/M80Q0pt33x

Jul 13, 2022 · 2 likes · 10,129 followers View post →
Alicia LaPlante
@_Hey__Moon_ · X

RT @BizarreBeasts: It’s #HagfishDay (and, ironically, a #BonesDay)! Today is about celebrating these ancient eels, but also a reminder th…

Oct 26, 2021 · 23 shares · 19 followers View post →
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@TheRollanan · X

RT @BizarreBeasts: It’s #HagfishDay (and, ironically, a #BonesDay)! Today is about celebrating these ancient eels, but also a reminder th…

Oct 20, 2021 · 23 shares · 71 followers View post →
Rollanan -
@TheRollananArt · X

RT @BizarreBeasts: It’s #HagfishDay (and, ironically, a #BonesDay)! Today is about celebrating these ancient eels, but also a reminder th…

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RT @BizarreBeasts: It’s #HagfishDay (and, ironically, a #BonesDay)! Today is about celebrating these ancient eels, but also a reminder th…

Oct 20, 2021 · 23 shares · 85 followers View post →
lis
@holytoastr · X

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Chrono
@ChronoChasm · X

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@TeaDrivenDev · X

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John P. Friel, Ph.D.
@friel · X

RT @BizarreBeasts: It’s #HagfishDay (and, ironically, a #BonesDay)! Today is about celebrating these ancient eels, but also a reminder th…

Oct 20, 2021 · 23 shares · 7,694 followers View post →
desktopsimmer
@desktopsimmer · X

RT @BizarreBeasts: It’s #HagfishDay (and, ironically, a #BonesDay)! Today is about celebrating these ancient eels, but also a reminder th…

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Hidet0shi1
@Hidet0shi1 · X

RT @BizarreBeasts: It’s #HagfishDay (and, ironically, a #BonesDay)! Today is about celebrating these ancient eels, but also a reminder th…

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@EonsShow · X

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Gotham_Knowledge
@GothamKnowledge · X

RT @BizarreBeasts: It’s #HagfishDay (and, ironically, a #BonesDay)! Today is about celebrating these ancient eels, but also a reminder th…

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Dromeoraptor
@Dromeoraptor · X

RT @BizarreBeasts: It’s #HagfishDay (and, ironically, a #BonesDay)! Today is about celebrating these ancient eels, but also a reminder th…

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@SciShowTangents · X

RT @BizarreBeasts: It’s #HagfishDay (and, ironically, a #BonesDay)! Today is about celebrating these ancient eels, but also a reminder th…

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Mark III
@mark_iii · X

RT @BizarreBeasts: It’s #HagfishDay (and, ironically, a #BonesDay)! Today is about celebrating these ancient eels, but also a reminder th…

Oct 20, 2021 · 23 shares · 64 followers View post →
SciShow
@SciShow · X

RT @BizarreBeasts: It’s #HagfishDay (and, ironically, a #BonesDay)! Today is about celebrating these ancient eels, but also a reminder th…

Oct 20, 2021 · 23 shares · 115,750 followers View post →
Bizarre Beasts
@BizarreBeasts · X

It’s #HagfishDay (and, ironically, a #BonesDay)! Today is about celebrating these ancient eels, but also a reminder that all animals are important even if they aren't particularly pretty. Nightmare-fuel mouth aside, we think the hagfish is awesome: https://t.co/5wTlNq7ABw https://t.co/YXHsQKRcZa

Oct 20, 2021 · 64 likes · 23 shares · 2,694 followers View post →
Luca
@SorrisoCattivo · X

This Slimy Fish Ties Itself in Knots https://t.co/7AS0FcjaSM via @YouTube

Oct 18, 2021 · 142 followers View post →
Ivan Kwan
@Varanussalvator · X

RT @BizarreBeasts: So many of you guessed correctly! Our new beast is indeed the hagfish, the slimy sea noodle some call the most disgustin…

Oct 4, 2021 · 4 shares · 1,435 followers View post →
fight.ableism
@FightAbleism · X

@Chronic_Kali the video I watched, it was pretty good https://t.co/g5kbH5UPDg

Oct 4, 2021 · 1 like · 1,158 followers View post →
No Such Thing as a Seagull
@nosuchseagull · X

RT @BizarreBeasts: So many of you guessed correctly! Our new beast is indeed the hagfish, the slimy sea noodle some call the most disgustin…

Oct 2, 2021 · 4 shares · 546 followers View post →
Shipwreck
@markthesnark2 · X

https://t.co/wdUr9Hh7r8 @th3v0t4ry

Oct 1, 2021 · 3,684 followers View post →
mendiplol
@mendiplol · X

RT @BizarreBeasts: So many of you guessed correctly! Our new beast is indeed the hagfish, the slimy sea noodle some call the most disgustin…

Oct 1, 2021 · 4 shares · 22 followers View post →
FishGeekery
@FishGeekery · X

RT @PattyMascia: October does tend to be a hag-friendly month.

Oct 1, 2021 · 1 share · 88 followers View post →
AzzarinneTweets
@AzzarinneTweets · X

October does tend to be a hag-friendly month.

Oct 1, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 451 followers View post →
Primitive Fishes
@PrimitiveFishes · X

RT @BizarreBeasts: So many of you guessed correctly! Our new beast is indeed the hagfish, the slimy sea noodle some call the most disgustin…

Oct 1, 2021 · 4 shares · 3,844 followers View post →
Bizarre Beasts
@BizarreBeasts · X

So many of you guessed correctly! Our new beast is indeed the hagfish, the slimy sea noodle some call the most disgusting thing in the ocean. https://t.co/5wTlNqpc06 https://t.co/hf5GRrH5yJ

Oct 1, 2021 · 28 likes · 4 shares · 2,694 followers View post →
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@jot_au · X

.Pandemic Anxiety https://t.co/MtX5Ukauxl

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@SavedOne1 · X

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Pandemic Anxiety | Personality, Psychopathology, Philosophy, and Statistics https://t.co/QdlU1SYUG3 via @YouTube

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