Sandfish (IMAGE)

Georgia Institute of Technology

Sandfish

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A new study conducted at Georgia Tech found that sandfish (shown here) place their limbs against their sides and create a wave motion with their bodies like snakes to swim through sand.

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Georgia Tech Photo: Gary Meek

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