GEEKERY: Chest bursters are REAL!

I agree with that sentiment, Ripley. I totally and fully agree and I’m just gonna run away now….

This Idiacanthus atlanticus. It’s a bioluminescent, predatory deep sea fish with needle-like fangs. In its larval stage its eyes dangle out of its head. They retract as they mature… but creepy. It’s really creepy… did I mention it’s really creepy? Because it’s creepy…

BoLS SAFETY TIP: So remember, when you are in your bathysphere 10,000 feet feet underwater – DONT GET OUT!  Because this!

Are you creeped out, yet?

Author: Mars Garrett

Pop culture writer and news editor that has been on the BoLS team since 2010. Contributor on the One of Us podcast. Marvel, Vertigo, Batman, and dystopian sci-fi fan. Enjoys bad movies, amazing stunt performances, and the internet. Hates rom-coms. (she/they)