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Deadly Parasite Paralyzes and Liquefies Prey on Pink Magic Carpet

Originally Published 7 days ago — by BBC Wildlife Magazine

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Source: BBC Wildlife Magazine

The article describes the moon snail, a predatory sea snail that paralyzes and liquefies its prey, typically other mollusks, by drilling precise holes in their shells using a combination of physical grinding and chemical secretions, making it a fascinating yet deadly marine creature often found on UK beaches.