How Hagfish Unleash a Torrent of Slime (Patreon)

What keeps the boneless, jawless hagfish thriving after more than 300 million years? SLIME. The goop it exudes - a mix of mucus and special protein cells - expands to 10,000 times its original volume in less than half a second, and can clog the gills of its competitors.

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