Urechis unicinctus (Penis Fish) Animal Pictures

Urechis unicinctus

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Washed up spoonworms covered in clams and looking pretty gross on Edmonds Beach in Puget Sound, Washington state.

Penis Worms
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In Korea, it goes by the name “gaebul,” which translates to “dog genitals,” due to its phallic appearance.

Urechis unicinctus or penis fish is a species of marine worms, in an aquarium at a fish market, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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In Korea, penis fish are called “gaebul” and are often eaten raw with sesame oil and salt or Gochujang sauce.

Close up a baby sea worm on the stone (Penis Fish)

Penis Fish
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Small fish and crustaceans often live inside the U-shaped tunnels formed by penis fish.