The ocean sunfish, also known as the Mola Mola, can grow to be over 10 feet long and average around 2,200 pounds. So what's the deal with this bizarre ocean creature? While their distinctive flattened body and large fins make them look positively alien, they’re perfectly adapted to their ocean environment. Unlike most fish, the tail of the ocean sunfish never fully develops. Instead, they use their dorsal and cloacal fins to awkwardly propel themselves through the water–their large dorsal fin ca
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