Uncharismatic Fact of the Day
If you need a bottle opened, look no further than Capropodocerus kamaitachi! A relative of sandhoppers, this species was discovered in 2023 by Yu Matsumoto et al. It's only 5.4 mm (0.21 in) long, and is currently known to reside in the Kumano Sea at depths of 840–873 m (2755-2864 ft). It's large claws, also known as gnathopods, are used to grab food or grasp mates.











