"Worm? Plant? Nope—Eel!"

⑤ Things about Garden Eel 🐍 Not dangerous to humans – Despite their snake-like appearance, garden eels are harmless and shy creatures. 🏃 They retreat tail-first – When threatened or startled, they quickly slide back into their burrows tail-first for safety. 🏠 Burrow builders – Each garden eel digs its own home in sandy seafloor sediment, using mucus to reinforce the walls. 🌊 Homebodies of the sea – They rarely leave their burrows, spending most of their lives anchored in place while swaying with the current. 🌱 Underwater gardeners? – With their slender bodies poking out of the sand, they look like plants growing in an underwater garden. Ever seen an eel that grows like a plant? Like and subscribe for more brain fuel discoveries! ⚫Footage Credits ➢ Footage by "Ryutaro Tsukata" from "Pexels" ➢ Footage by "Ming Z" from "Pexels" ➢ Footage by "aj_needs_images" from "Pixabay"