#vonder

[shirecorn]

The Hadal Snailfish mermaid is one of the deepest mermaids ever recorded. The cold, high pressure waters allow her to keep her adorable shape as she hunts for tiny sea bugs in the muck of the darkest part of the ocean.

This is one of the many mermaid species humans have never seen in person. Instead, information and illustrations are ferried to the surface by vertical migrant mermaids. Scholars, mermosologists, and diplomats bring communication through the different zones of the ocean. But those who travel the furthest vertically must know the most languages.

Humans who wish to learn mermaid languages will usually stop at Pelagic, since most mermaids they encounter will be surface-dwellers. They may be able to parse Mesopelagic as well, as it is closely related. But as one travels deeper, the languages of the oceans change and twist until they are formed of sounds a human can barely comprehend, much less speak.

So if you wanted to be a penpal with a snailfish, you would have to dedicate years to learning Hadal... or hope your courier is an accomplished translator.

[inthewindtunnel]

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[thederpclub]

Why are tags so hard to go through I’m just gonna try and use this as a place holder I guess.

[hilzuandmukitulpa]

09.10.19

После прослушивания 3 частей прекрасной истории "Призрачная електричка" мы с Маней воссоздали вондер мира сей истории и сейчас находимся в 5 вагоне от начального...

Надеюсь у нас получится как-то обойти кондуктора...

У каждого из нас всего 1 жизнь как и в оригинале истории...

Ладно, вот вам пост что я не дропнул, и не сдох, до встречи, а мы погнали, кондуктор уже в нашем вагоне...!!!

Я кстати с Львовской области.

[shirecorn]

Often mistaken for the much more dangerous sea serpents, massive oarfish mermaids are peaceful but imposing mirror-skinned figures who hang vertically in the open ocean. Their red fins appear colorless and invisible in deeper water, as red light wavelengths cannot penetrate the depths at which they rest and feed.

Just like humans, mermaids come in a variety of body types, proportions, musculature, and fat distribution. In academia, documented mermaids of each species tends to match the appearance of their fish counterpart. But individuals can look like anything.

This oarfish mermaid is a gorgeous example of the principle. The humanoid torso and the start of the fish body have rolls of fatty tissue, but it diminishes as the long tail stretches downward. Inside the torso, the swim bladders will be flexed to account for the extra buoyancy.

Mundane oarfish use their flat bodies reflect the sea around them like a smooth mirror. In order to be seen by other oarfish, they hold their long pelvic fins horizontally out to their sides, forming a cross with their body.

While this individual's shape is less useful for camouflage, the behavior remains. Many modern mermaids use community to fill their needs, and wits to avoid predators. So while different body types can affect hunting fitness, it does not diminishes their functioning within society.

Nor, of course, their beauty.

[shirecorn]

The much anticipated Mola Molaid has been spotted basking at the surface!

While mermaids arose from fish and are not even remotely related to mammals, their spines oscillate in an up-and down motion, rather than side to side like mundane fish and sharks. As such, they are dorsally compressed, and swim by moving their tail vertically, pushing water downward to propel forward. This anatomy allows most mermaids to tread water with their torsos above the surface.

Mola Mola mermaids, however, are barely built for swimming. Their humanoid half is flexible enough, but their multi-ton tail is built for drifting stealthily up to jellyfish with minimal movement.

If you've never eaten jellyfish or other cnidarians, you'll want to find a sunfish chef to introduce you. Mermaids have been cooking flora and fauna of the sea for thousands of years. They have access to spices and side dishes we can't even begin to pronounce.

Though trade has been booming between humans and coastal mermaids, pelagic and deep sea people still have much they keep to themselves.

While they cannot tell you the ingredients of By-the-wind crepes, privileged sailors can order them from restaurants that float just below the surface. These venues drift about, soaking up the sun just like the cooks and patrons who run the place.

If you can protect yourself from their stings, visiting a jellyfish farm can be an incredible experience. Just make sure you stay with your guide. The ocean isn't kind to trespassers.

[shirecorn]

It's hard to understand the form of a flamboyant cuttlefish "mermaid" within the glamorous swirling frills. Thankfully, we were able to invite a common cuttlefish to appear alongside him, before she excused herself to camouflage into her surroundings.

Like octopus, cuttlefish people are not mermaids, but are called cecaelias, by humans, or "mirrors" by mermaids. While mermaids evolved from fish and cecaelias evolved from mollusks, they still appear to be humanoid creatures.

What we interpret as the "head" is actually the cacaelia's main body, and the "face" is their back. Rather than evolving humanoid eyes and mouth, they instead use the chromatophores (shifting color cells) to make a pseudoface with which to interact with mermaids, and eventually humans. Their true eyes see out on either side of their head, looking like human ears or mermaid head fins. What serves as "hair" is actually a long membranous frill, that is using for swimming and steering around when not navigating with their long tentacles.

Sprouting from the "head" is the rest of the "body" which is formed entirely of tentacles that split and merge into an imitation of mermaid anatomy.

Instead of two slits for display pouches like mermaids, they have a single slit in the middle of their chest that is somewhat sunken in. This split can be opened to reveal their true mouth: a sharp beak made of chitin.

Below the "chest" is the "waist" and then the "tail," all of which are actually just tentacle arms, much like octopus and squid.

These are intelligent, sentient creatures just like mermaids, with rich lives and personalities. To meet one is a privilege, but I say that about every creature in this world. Every new discovery makes life more colorful, especially the ones with chromatophores!

[shirecorn]

Originally, mermaids evolved to mimic the beauty standards of humans in their regions. But now, mermaids look however they want without caring how humans think they "should."

Some mermaids happen to fit modern human preferences, to the chagrin of insecure people everywhere. Though many humans and mermaids have successfully courted each other... They are still formidable predators with endless defense systems, should you overstep.

While not human, mermaids are still people. Treat them as such.

Now, do stop laughing.