Blobfish, also known as Psychrolutes marcidus, 11 years agoIt was voted “the ugliest animal in the world”.

Well this animal Why is it called that? and what functions does it have?

Blobfish are nearly invisible underwater.

These fish; with bulbous heads, large jaws, pointed tails, and feathered pectoral fins draws attention with. Unlike most other fish, they have loose, flabby skin.

They do not have strong bones or thick muscles. Instead, they rely on water pressure. Therefore, the blobfish is pulled to the surface It turns into a soft mush. Because these creatures live at great depths, it is difficult to observe them in their natural habitat.

Blobfish generally live in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans.

They are found in dark and cold environments at depths of about 600 to 1100 meters in the oceans. Also unlike many other fish, which use a gas-filled bladder to control buoyancy Blobfish do not have a swim bladder.

If they had such a bag, they would die from excessive pressure. They would collapse inward. Instead, the soft body of this creature has a high water and fat content, which allows them to withstand high pressure.

The thick, jelly-like layer of flesh beneath the skin of blobfish makes them makes it slightly less dense than water and let them swim on the seabed.

Moreover, these creatures are distinguished by their appearance. In 2013 he was voted ‘the ugliest animal in the world’Due to their fame, they have been the subject of various songs, toys, TV characters and memes for 11 years.

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