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1. Lionfish—don’t
be fooled by this delicate-looking beauty. Beneath its gauzy fins and
mesmerizing stripes are stiff spines that pack a venomous punch.
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| Rock Fish photo by kthypryn, flickr creative commons |
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| Spiny Sea Urchins |
2. Rockfish—this
baby is as ugly as Frankenstein. But don’t let your guests step on it, or their
feet will swell up and ache, maybe for the rest of their lives. And while
feverish dancing might be a plus at the party, rockfish induced fevers are not!
3. Spiny
sea urchins—scatter these everywhere for a spiderlike look. Just be careful not
to touch them; their razor-sharp venom-packed spines can pierce even the
toughest costume.
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| lanternfish-photo-NOAA public domain image |
4. Lanternfish—if
you invite the small ones (1-inch long), be sure to invite plenty. They'll flit
around like tiny dancing lights! The big 12-inch ones also give off a lightstick-like
glow. They’re great for setting an eerie atmosphere for your friends.
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| vampire-squid-illustration-se41 Wikipedia Commons public domain image |
5. Vampire
squid—this creature looks like it swam right out of a nightmare. But it’s not
too big, only six inches long, so it ought to make good friends with all the
bats you’ve invited. It can easily hide then flash when it wants to be
seen or to warn away annoying guests. But beware, it also emits a bioluminescent mucous cloud when agitated.
Which of these spooky creatures would you want at your party and why? Happy Haunting!
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