Alien Franchise's Face Hugger Found in Real Life? Dive into the Antarctic's Latest Discovery!

The Antarctic depths have revealed the mysterious Antarctic strawberry feather star.

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This creature eerily mirrors the face hugger from the Alien franchise.

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Sightings date back to 2008, with consistent observations confirming its existence.

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Its uncanny resemblance to a miscolored strawberry earned it its unique name.

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The creature's 20 long arms showcase marine biodiversity's vastness.

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The University of California, San Diego, spearheaded this groundbreaking discovery.

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Greg Rouse played a pivotal role in bringing this species to the world's attention.

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The feather star's classification falls under the Crinoidea class, alongside starfish and sea cucumbers.

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