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Eels might not win any beauty contests, but have you seen how mystically these fish manoeuvre through the water?
If the answer is ‘no’, then come right on through. We’re here to show you why eels are one of the most mystical creatures gracing our oceans. This is the viral twitter post that caught our attention:
Eels are ray-finned fish that are primarily predatory fish with carnivorous diets. Some eel species are even cannibalistic! Their eating habits might come as a surprise when you see these elongated, worm-like fish swim so closely to one another.
Now let’s dive into the swim physiology of these deadly creatures. One user shares some thoughts on Quora, as seen below:
How mesmerizing is this school of striped eel catfish 😄🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽 pic.twitter.com/SaJgmV4gqZ
— MaduroDive (@MaduroDive) January 19, 2020