One Variety of Sea Slugs Cuts Out the Energy Middleman 232
dragonturtle69 writes with this story, short on details but interesting: "These sea slugs, Elysia chlorotica, have evolved the ability to gain energy via photosynthesis. Forget about genetic modifications for sports enhancements. I want to be able to never need to eat again — or do I?"
They're Zerg. Duh. (Score:4, Funny)
Any other questions that could be easily answered by playing Starcraft?
Re:eating (Score:5, Funny)
Re:eating (Score:1, Funny)
Whoosh!
Re:Mail Order Monsters (Score:4, Funny)
Re:eating (Score:1, Funny)
Just nod if you can hear me...
Re:I want the reverse. (Score:5, Funny)
This would be awesome. having a + and - poll could give men's nipples a purpose.
Re:Exactly, eating like a plant (Score:3, Funny)
Don't piss on my leg and tell me it is good for me.
Re:eating (Score:3, Funny)
Slugs aren't very energetic. It's doubtful that photosynthesis alone will provide the energy necessary to power your body and that meat based computer in your head.
So this would work for my boss, then.
Re:I want the reverse. (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Exactly, eating like a plant (Score:4, Funny)
What should I say then when I piss on your leg?
Re:I want the reverse. (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Exactly, eating like a plant (Score:5, Funny)
I’d say, “hi, did you realise that you’re standing in the toilet?”
The Nigerian leader in District 9 was right! (Score:4, Funny)
I'm gonna go find and chow down on some ninjas right now, so I gain Real Ultimate Power!!
How is this news? (Score:3, Funny)
Slugs have been around for millions of years!
Re:eating (Score:4, Funny)
Perhaps the GP planned to unzip his skin down the back, peel it forward, and present his entire "surface area" to the sun?
** shudder **
Re:Actual evolution? (Score:3, Funny)
No, God just invented them with the ability to do this to confuse us all. God loves gettin' his jollies off keep mankind eternally confused.
Re:I want the reverse. (Score:2, Funny)
Re:eating (Score:2, Funny)
Just nod if you can hear me...
Is there anyone at home?
Re:eating (Score:4, Funny)
There are lots of options; the human body is flexible. Remember that Goatse guy? I bet there are other areas of the human body which can be slowly trained and stretched over time, until finally you are able to zip down your pants and fold out your bright green, photosyntesizing scrotum.
(Oh, how I miss alt.tasteless from the early 1990s ...)
Re:eating (Score:3, Funny)
I use the term 'Underground Lair of Ubertude'. It has an astoundingly effective 'no girls allowed' sticker on the door.
Re:Mail Order Monsters (Score:3, Funny)
Stay out of the sun or you'll get fat!