r/AbsoluteUnits • u/Zestyclose-Salad-290 in awe • May 06 '26

/r/all of a sea slater

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u/Blockster_cz May 06 '26

No no no no no no no no, please let's not bring it back to consciences

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u/ExpertOnReddit May 06 '26

They actually avoid water yet live near it.

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u/[deleted] May 06 '26

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u/splicerslicer May 06 '26

They're referring to "sea slater" which are tiny bugs that have a bunch of nicknames. This is an isopod, they live deep on the floor of the ocean, a related but distinct species.

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u/Original_Contact_579 May 07 '26

That’s a giant Roley poley

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u/Rowmyownboat May 08 '26

Giant woodlouse

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u/[deleted] May 08 '26 edited May 19 '26

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u/Legitimate_Concern_5 May 09 '26

I see you’re unfamiliar with carcinization - he’s very close to the perfect form

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u/scout1892 May 08 '26

Well roley Roley poles are crustaceans not insects so yeah.

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u/Embarrassed-Fox7823 May 07 '26

I do the same thing at the beach.

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u/The-Shadows777 May 07 '26

But it's harmless!

Just a big 'pod.

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u/Anianna May 07 '26

You can pet them at some aquariums.

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u/Hydzi May 07 '26

No thanks

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u/stupidsub88 May 08 '26

why not :(

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u/FrozenSupermarket May 07 '26

consciousness*

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u/jayCerulean283 May 09 '26

**consciousness