TED-Ed: The world's slimiest animal | Noah R. Bressman and Douglas Fudge

The video explores the unique characteristics of hagfish, focusing on their ability to produce slime as a defense mechanism. It describes a car accident involving hagfish, highlighting their slimy nature. The video explains how hagfish use slime and their flexible bodies to escape predators like sharks. It also discusses potential applications of hagfish slime in industries such as textiles and military. Additionally, the video covers the biological features and evolutionary history of hagfish, emphasizing their resilience and ecological role in the deep sea.

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